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Tag: Mental health

Posted inCourts

Georgia family questions man’s 14-year involuntary committal with no trial

By Tyler Davis
Illustrations by Kat Silvia
October 16th, 2025November 3rd, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The Eaddy family has been fighting for 14 years to clear their brother Tyberius’ name after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a convenience store worker and stealing liquor, with no DNA evidence linking him to the crime scenes and inconsistent mental health evaluations.

Posted inGoverning

$20 million in fines issued for insurers violating Georgia’s Mental Health Parity Act

by Ellen Eldridge/GPB August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025 Why you can trust The Current
Jan. 11, 2024 Georgia state capitol atrium with lobbyists, legislators and visitors milling around.
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Georgia behavioral health officials push for more workers and beds as people languish in jail

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Students say SCAD mental health services fall short

Audrey Gibbs by Audrey Gibbs August 25th, 2023August 25th, 2023 Why you can trust The Current
Posted inHealth

List of free, reduced cost Georgia mental health resource contacts

by The Current August 25th, 2023August 25th, 2023 Why you can trust The Current
depression, isolation
Posted inHealth

Dialing 988 for mental health crisis reaches its first year. Here’s why you may not have heard

by Ellen Eldridge/GPB July 21st, 2023July 21st, 2023 Why you can trust The Current
House Speaker Jon Burns said he was disappointed the House’s mental health bill didn’t pass this year but said work on the measure would continue.
Posted inGoverning

A bill to increase funding for mental health failed to pass the Senate. What happened, what’s next

by Sofi Gratas/GPB News and Ellen Eldridge/GPB March 31st, 2023March 31st, 2023 Why you can trust The Current
House Speaker Jon Burns said he was disappointed the House’s mental health bill didn’t pass this year but said work on the measure would continue.
Posted inHealth

Mental health services bill falls victim to hospital need fight

by Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder March 30th, 2023March 30th, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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