Unlocking Ancestral Mental Health Records
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- Published
- May 24, 2026
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- 1:58
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- Last updated
- May 25, 2026
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Unlocking the Past: The Push for Access to Ancestral Mental Health Records - Debby Hannigan and families across the nation are advocating for changes in laws to access old mental health records of ancestors, particularly in New York where access is limited. These records, often detailed and kept by state hospitals, can provide valuable insights into famil…
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Unlocking the Past: The Push for Access to Ancestral Mental Health Records - Debby Hannigan and families across the nation are advocating for changes in laws to access old mental health records of ancestors, particularly in New York where access is limited. These records, often detailed and kept by state hospitals, can provide valuable insights into family health histories and potential genetic conditions. However, privacy laws like HIPAA and state regulations have kept these records locked down
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