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North Carolina's New Mental Health Law: Pressure on System
North Carolinas new Irynas Law, following a tragic stabbing, aims to enhance public safety by mandating mental health evaluations for violent offenders. However, the laws implementation faces challenges due to overcrowded state psychiatric hospitals and staffing shortages. The law underscores the urgent need for improved mental health infrastructure and funding in North Carolina.
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