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(in the US) If they are adjudged to be truly mentally incompetent by reason of insanity, they are not "incarcerated" meaning that they go to 'jail' or 'prison'. However, neither can they be let free to run around untreated in public either. Therefore, when they are committed they are committed to secure mental institutions where they can receive treatment - NOT prison. One of the best examples of this would be John Hinckley, the attempted assassin of Pres. Reagan.
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Are Florida statutes who protects mentally ill murders?
Florida Statutes do not "protect" mentally ill people who commit crimes. What they do is prevent inappropriate punishment of people who can be shown to be incapable of making competent decisions. This is, admittedly, a matter of opinion. However, the opinions reflected in Florida law tend to prevail across the country.
Mentally ill or depressed patient?
Mentally ill or depressed patient?"
Can a human be annoyed to death?
It would depend entirely upon what type of behaviour such an annoyed human being was driven to .... Definately. Solid evidence of this can be found in those driven insane who then commit suicide. This is not a humorous question, many people who commit suicide are mentally ill and the rate of mentally ill people in the world is rising with the emergence of new technology and new media
When was Artistry of the Mentally Ill created?
Artistry of the Mentally Ill was created in 1922.
What is the difference guilty but mentally ill as a verdict?
The pupose of the "guilty but mentally ill" verdict is to
What kind of medications are given to the mentally ill?
usually, the kind that keep you mentally ill
Why does your husband want to believe you are mentally ill?
because he is mentally ill and he doesnt want to be alone in his illness. you should join him and be a happy mentally ill couple :) <3
Persons who crusaded for humane treatment of the mentally ill waswere?
Dorthea Dix was a very influential crusader for humane treatment of the mentally ill. She became a champion for the treatment of the mentally ill when she visited a jail and was appalled at the conditions the mentally ill women suffered.
Would a drunk driver be viewed as mentally ill?
Not always. Being charged once or twice would not be viewed as mentally ill, but a large amount of DUI charges may be viewed as mentally ill, depending on the case.but then again it depends on your definition of mentally ill.
How do you have your sister declared incompetent when she is addicted to drugs and you think she is medically and mentally Ill?
It is hard to get another person declared incompetent. Drug addiction is a personal choice, and so long as she is not trying to commit suicide, doctors will not consider that a sign of incompetence. If she is mentally ill to the point where she is demented, then you could have her declared incompetent.
Why did chris benoit commit suicide?
Chris Benoit committed suicide because he was on steroids and he went crazy. No, he was mentally ill and depressed because basically his "brother" died.
Traditional psychiatric treatment is the best for the mentally ill.?
Traditional psychiatric treatment is the best for the mentally ill.
