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Article: New Legislation Allows People with Mental Illnesses to Direct Treatment; Gov. Rendell to Sign Advance Mental Health Directives into Law

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December 13, 2004
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Last year, President Bush's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health reported that the current mental health system unintentionally focuses on managing the disabilities associated with mental illnesses rather than promoting recovery. Tomorrow, as part of a continuing effort to respond to this condition, Pennsylvanians with mental illnesses as well as advocates, legislators and the Governor will take a major step in plans to support recovery.

Surrounded by advocates and supporters, Gov. Rendell will sign HB2036, Mental Health Advance Directives, into law on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the State Capitol, inside the Governor's reception room. ...

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