2026年1月1日(即2026年1月1日),尽管对自主性和有效性有争论,但帕阿列根尼县将启动法院授权的针对高危个人的心理健康治疗。 Allegheny County, Pa., will launch court-mandated mental health treatment for at-risk individuals Jan. 1, 2026, despite debate over autonomy and effectiveness.

宾夕法尼亚州Allegheny县将于2026年1月1日启动援助性门诊治疗(AOT), Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, will launch assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) on January 1, 2026, a legal tool allowing courts to mandate community-based mental health care for individuals deemed at risk, despite opposition from some advocates who fear it undermines autonomy. 接下去,人们担心,目前的非自愿住院标准要求自己或他人面临危险,过于严格,使易受伤害的人得不到及时的帮助。 The move follows concerns that current involuntary hospitalization standards—requiring danger to self or others—are too strict, leaving vulnerable people without timely help. 该州在专家、利益攸关方和其他管辖区的投入下制定了计划,并将设立一个咨询小组来监测执行情况。 The county developed its plan with input from experts, stakeholders, and other jurisdictions, and will establish an advisory group to monitor implementation. 虽然支持者说AOT可以预防危机, 批评者则认为这可能会损害对心理健康服务的信任, While supporters say AOT can prevent crises, critics argue it may harm trust in mental health services and lacks enforcement mechanisms.