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MENTAL HEALTH

Investigation Reveals Chronic Delays in Handling Michigan Psychiatric Abuse Complaints

Legislators call for stronger oversight after audit exposes widespread neglect, unanswered complaints and apparent efforts to conceal abuse in state hospitals.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Michigan Church Attack Reflects Growing Pattern of Bigotry and Violence

Authorities investigate motives as communities mourn, but leaders vow: Hate will not triumph. 

MENTAL HEALTH

Michigan Psychiatric Hospital Collapses Along with the System That Enabled It

Pontiac General lost federal funding after a damning record of abuse and neglect. Now it seeks accreditation while housing just four patients.

MENTAL HEALTH

Pontiac Hospital Latest in Tsunami of Reports of Violence and Abuse at Psychiatric Institutions

A Michigan psychiatric hospital loses government funding over abuse allegations that include an unwarranted death and coercion to receive dangerous treatment.