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Emergency mental health detentions, Chapter 51: How it works in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By: Eva Wen
The process of helping a loved one with treatment for serious mental illnesses is often daunting.
That can be especially true for those who do not believe they are ill and refuse treatment, which is a common symptom of psychosis.
In these cases, families often look to involuntary mental health commitments under a state law known as Chapter 51. Here’s how that process works…