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Treating Mental illness in NH

Under fire: The Secure Psychiatric Unit at the men’s prison incarcerates men and a few women who suffer from mental illness. Some are also convicted criminals – murderers and rapists – but others have not been convicted of a crime. Some aren’t even charged with crime. Read our special reporting.

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Milan Man's Lawsuit Seeks Release from Secure Psychiatric Unit, Damages

By Nancy West | September 3, 2019

The amended suit removed Gov. Chris Sununu as a defendant, but added Alexander de Nesnara, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at New Hampshire Hospital, and Robert MacLeod, the former Chief Executive Officer at New Hampshire Hospital.

Battle Over Ed. Trust Fund, Psych Unit Likely Crafting Budget Sununu Won't Veto

Sununu: Dems Not Serious About Mental Health Funding

Sununu's Orders Aim To Help 'Justice-Involved' Mentally Ill People

House Panel Passes Bill To Facilitate New Secure Psychiatric Unit

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Disability Rights Center Opposes Building New Secure Psychiatric Forensic Unit

By Nancy West | February 13, 2019

“These patients can be moved to a renovated wing of the New Hampshire Hospital…” said Andrew Milne.

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OPINION: A Sister Speaks out About Secure Psychiatric Unit

By MELISSA SULLIVAN | February 13, 2019

I discussed that my brother is fed his meals daily through a mail slot and is only able to share a meal with others once a year at his Christmas party.

Legislation Addresses Mental Health Emergency Room Boarding Crisis

By News release | January 22, 2019

Sen. Tom Sherman: “This emergency measure will relieve pressure on our mental health system and help get patients the treatment they deserve.”

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Sununu Promises To Remove Secure Psychiatric Unit From Men’s Prison

By Nancy West | January 5, 2019

“And this year, we will accomplish something frankly it has taken far too long to achieve – We WILL move the State Psychiatric Unit out of the State Prison and treat our patients with the dignity they deserve,” Gov. Sununu said.

Judge Appoints Free Lawyer For Prison Psych Unit Patient To Sue Sununu, NH Agencies

By Nancy West | December 12, 2018

Attorney Robert S. Carey has agreed to represent Anthony Heath for free in his lawsuit against Gov. Chris Sununu, Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks and Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeffrey Meyers.

Advocates Cross Fingers for NH Prison Psych Unit Reform

By Nancy West | September 19, 2018

Gov. Sununu and his Democratic opponent, Molly Kelly, both recently voiced support for a new 100-bed forensic psychiatric hospital.

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NH Considers New 100-Bed Forensic Psychiatric Hospital

By Nancy West | September 7, 2018

New facility would eliminate the Secure Psychiatric Unit at the men’s prison and reduce the number of patients waiting in emergency rooms for admission to the New Hampshire Hospital.

Health & Mental Health

Lakes Region Woman Insulted By Lawmaker’s Email About Secure Psychiatric Unit

By Nancy West | August 8, 2018

New Hampshire is the only state to incarcerate civilly committed mentally ill patients who haven’t committed a crime with convicted criminals who are mentally ill.

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Hearing Set in Andrew Butler Case Even Though He Is Home in Hollis

By Nancy West | August 6, 2018

The 21-year-old former high school star athlete is home, but under state’s control.

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Treating Mental illness in NH

Under fire: The Secure Psychiatric Unit at the men’s prison incarcerates men and a few women who suffer from mental illness. Some aren’t even charged with crime.
Read our special reporting.

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