CT HB06551

Expands the definition of "serious harm" in mental health law to include substantial inability to meet basic needs and psychiatric deterioration, broadening criteria for intervention

Authorizes psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses and clinical social workers to participate in mental health assessments, expanding beyond current provider limitations

Requires hospitals and psychiatric treatment facilities to evaluate patients for potential assisted outpatient treatment before discharge

Mandates notification of community mental health care providers when patients are admitted to or discharged from hospitals or psychiatric facilities

Requires the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to train health care providers on implementing these changes, with emphasis on least restrictive interventions