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What Measures Are In Place To Protect Patients In Mental Health Facilities?

Posted on January 26, 2018 · A mental health advocate says the key to improving safety is treating mental health issues sooner so less patients have to get care in hospitals and residential care facilities, where they're at greater risk.

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With Psychiatric Hospital Closure, Is there a Gap in Houston Mental Health Services?

Posted on July 20, 2015 · Last week, Cambridge Hospital, an inpatient psychiatric facility in Houston, closed down. While the hospital had space for 148 patients, Harris County Psychiatric Center COO Steve Glazier tells the Houston Chronicle he believes it was probably only serving 30 to 40. The Texas Department of State Health Services says the hospital surrendered its state license […]