Telehealth liability / CBT benefits patients with psychosis / 2023 legislative session

CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH, POLICY, & THE LAW

CENTER UPDATES

Website launch

We're excited to announce the launch of our new website! Check it out to learn more about the Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law (CMHPL), access past trainings, and stay up to date on news and events.

Sozosei Foundation award

The CMHPL received an award from the Sozosei Foundation to support center operations and address the forensic mental health workforce shortage. Through development of high-quality training, mentorship, consultation, and leadership development programming, the CMHPL is growing the number of clinicians with knowledge and aptitude to work with people involved in the criminal legal system.

IN THE NEWS

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Cognitive behavioral therapy benefits patients experiencing psychosis

The CMHPL is working to make cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis accessible throughout Washington state. Read story.

How families can help loved ones experiencing serious mental illness

Dr. Sarah Kopelovich, CMHPL core faculty member, spoke with The Seattle Times about teaching families skills to support loved ones experiencing serious mental illness. Read article.

WEBINARS

Professional liability in telehealth

As part of the TeleBehavioral Health 301 series, CMHPL Director Dr. Jennifer Piel discussed common legal aspects of telehealth for mental health providers, including licensure requirements, malpractice, and controlled substances as we transition from the COVID-19 public health emergency. View video recording and slides.

Mental health crises, law enforcement and race

In December, the CMHPL sponsored the Bruce Gage Annual Lecture in Forensic Mental Health, featuring Dr. Cheryl Wills, an expert in child and forensic psychiatry. Watch presentation.

MENTAL HEALTH POLICY

2023 Washington state legislative session

The 2023 Washington state legislative session is underway! The state legislature convened on January 9 and we are heading into a long session of 105 days. There are several bills that concern behavioral health issues.