The Baker Act allows a person to be involuntarily detained and examined if they are believed to be having a mental health ...

Florida will have new guidelines for emergency mental health services starting next week. Commonly referred to as the Baker Act, it focuses on crisis services for people living with a mental ...

A Florida nurse suffered life-altering injuries after an unprovoked attack by a psychiatric patient, prompting renewed ...

The Florida Department of Children and Families launched a first-of-its-kind dashboard showing data on people admitted for mental health services under the Baker Act. The dashboard shows more than ...

Florida’s involuntary commitment law took effect in 1972. Called the Baker Act, it was named in honor ... registered under state statute, a mental health counselor, a marriage and family ...

Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone uncovers new concerns in how VA hospitals in Florida report how often patients are committed under state's Baker Act law.

Bravo to Palm Beach County commissioners, for pledging a substantial investment in mental health care. The board voted ...

If Florida follows the example set by New York and California, a comprehensive company wellness plan, including prenatal care, can serve as a cornerstone for enhancing recruitment, company culture ...

Palms West is not a Baker Act-receiving facility, yet the man now charged with attempted murder was under the mental health hold.