16. Dr. Margaret Ann Paauw on the role of assertive community treatment in delivering long-term mental health solutions

On today’s episode of Get Psyched, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Margaret Ann Paauw, Assistant Professor at Eastern Michigan University and a licensed clinical social worker. With over a decade of experience in social work, Dr. Paauw has dedicated her career to supporting individuals facing homelessness, housing insecurity, and serious mental illness. Join us as Dr. Paauw explores the critical role of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in providing long-term, community-based solutions for individuals with severe mental health challenges. Dr. Paauw clarified that the legal action referenced in this episode was technically a class action lawsuit based on federal guidelines from the ADA, rather than the federal government suing the state of Illinois. While this distinction may not change the broader implications of the discussion, we felt it was worth noting for accuracy.