Repercussions from VA Tech Tradgedy
This one from Dr. Elmes...
Given the horrors of VA Tech, should the state of VA reduce the requirement for mandatory commitment of "mental patients" to psychiatric hospitals by changing the criteria from "Imminent danger to self and others" to "Danger to self and others"?
Apparently, VA is one of a dozen or so states that has "Imminent danger" as a criterion. What are issues/costs/benefits of broadening the criteria for commitment?