London's Law

 Before psychiatric medication is introduced, children should first be evaluated through non-invasive approaches — including therapy, environmental factors, and overall health. 

 Providers should assess underlying contributors such as nutrient deficiencies, medical conditions, and external stressors before turning to medication. 

 Before prescribing psychiatric medications to minors, testing should determine how a child’s body metabolizes the drug — helping prevent harmful or unpredictable reactions. 

 Parents must be clearly informed of:

• black box warnings 
• known risks, including increased suicidal thoughts 
• critical risk windows after starting medication 

This information should be explained directly — not buried in paperwork.

 No single provider should make the decision to prescribe psychiatric medication to a minor without additional professional review.

This creates safer, more balanced decision-making..

 Emergency rooms should follow consistent, time-sensitive protocols for pediatric overdoses, including:

• immediate assessment 
• appropriate treatment interventions 
• clear communication with families 

No parent should have to fight for urgent care in a crisis.

 There must be clear responsibility and communication across:

• mental health providers 
• counselors 
• emergency medical teams 
• child protective services 

When a child asks for help, systems must respond — and they must be accountable when they do not.

 London’s Law is about making sure families:

• have the information they need before critical decisions 
• feel supported, not alone 
• can trust that systems will act when it matters 
• have safer pathways for care and intervention consent is obtained at every step. This approach fosters trust and collaborative decision-making for the child's benefit.

 London’s Law is currently in development.

Efforts are underway to:

• connect with Michigan legislators 
• engage medical and mental health professionals 
• build awareness across communities 
• develop a path forward for meaningful reform 

 Change happens when people step forward.

You can help by:

• Sharing London’s story 
• Supporting the mission 
• Connecting us with leaders and decision-makers 
• Staying informed as this work progresses