This Is Not What I Was Expecting

Replay - With Power Comes Responsibility - Act 65 of 2020

Episode Summary

We're taking two weeks off to enjoy field trips and field days with our kiddos as they close out the 22-23 school year. The team will be back from our short break June 13th. In the meantime check out a replay of one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy!

Episode Notes

Act 65 of 2020 is a mental health consent law introduced by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. This law "determines who can provide consent for voluntary mental health treatment of minors, in both inpatient and outpatient settings." The original goal of this law and the actual outcome have become blurred and have since negatively affected many families who are unaware of the real meaning behind the law. Listen to today's episode and check out these links below to get a better understanding of this mental health consent law. Enjoy!

Find all of our Mental Health Consent resources here: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/mental-health-faq