February 2017 Mental Health Law Newsletter

By Mark Heyrman

A summary of the key changes to federal mental health law and policy contained in the new "21st Century Cures" Act.

By Albert E. Durkin

Are there circumstances where a plaintiff can request that the Court compel the defendant to submit to a physical or mental examination by a physician designated by the plaintiff? The case of Jane Doe v. Norman Weinzweig answers that question.

By Sarah Costa

Most mental health apps do not change a phone into a medical device, nor are they intended to be used as an accessory to an already regulated medical device. As such, most will avoid FDA regulation.

By Joseph T. Monahan

A message from Section Chair Joseph Monahan.

By Matthew R. Davison

This article highlights the new Cook County Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program and is meant to spur further contemplation and dialogue among those providers not participating in the program about how outpatient treatment demands serious consideration now, more than ever.