On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Champion and Judge Steven Leifman to talk about how judges and psychiatrists can work together to combat the over-incarceration of community members with mental illness.

Resources:

• People with Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System
• Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative
• Mental Health Professionals' Guide to Their Role in the Criminal Justice System
• Just and Well: Rethinking How States Approach Competency to Stand Trial

For a transcript of this episode, visit: https://apafdn.org/news-events/mentally-healthy-nation-podcast/judges-and-psychiatrists-decriminalizing-mental-il