Florida's Baker Act is a law that allows for the involuntary detention of an individual for up to 72 hours for a mental ...

Mental health disorders affect millions of Americans on a yearly basis, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness says 1 in 20 American adults experience serious mental illness each year. A ...

Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles that can be consciously controlled, such as the muscles of your neck, arms, and legs. It makes up 30% to 40% of human body weight in a healthy person. The ...

A State House committee met Monday to discuss the emotionally charged issue of involuntary commitment, specifically when it’s ...

Among Canadian politicians, there is a rising interest in the involuntary treatment of homeless patients with episodes of mental illness and substance abuse. Experts, however, say that the evidence to ...

Editor’s note: This column contains references to sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, you can seek help at the Aurora Center at (612) 626-9111 or at RAINN at ...