I just interviewed a man with serious mental illness (SMI) , assigned to the Capitol Clinic, People of Color Network who described the hell he went through while during time in and out of Arizona prisons and the Maricopa County Jail system. Arizona is recognized as having the cruelest prison system in America. And Sheriff […]
ASU nursing students making a difference in the lives of people struggling with serious mental illness
Copy of prepared speech before ASU nursing students at Wellness City, Recovery Innovations in Phoenix, Arizona: Dear ASU Nursing Students: I have asked your professor permission to read this letter to you in the hopes it provides you with the encouragement you need to continue your outstanding efforts to help clients at Wellness City at […]
Magellan psychiatrist most probably misdiagnosed my PTSD during psychological re- evaluation for serious mental illness
Serious mental illness — schizophrenia, PTSD, major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder — impacts a large number of Americans. Yet despite the prevalence, treatment for serious mental illness (SMI) falls short of need. Treatment is often unavailable, incomplete and un-coordinated with other health and social services which is sometimes based on faulty misdiagnosis by psychiatrists of someone they really don’t know that well and are […]
Interesting debate on serious mental illness and violence
Greetings!! Here are some links to some information about recovery and also on the prevalence of violence among people with serious mental illness. Serious Mental Illness and Violence http://promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/publications/facts.aspx?printid=1 http://depts.washington.edu/mhreport/facts_violence.php http://psychcentral.com/archives/violence.htm http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/09/18/expert-people-with-mental-illness-more-likely-to-have-violence-done-to-them-than-to-inflict-harm-on-others/ http://www.cmha.ca/mental_health/violence-and-mental-illness/ Serious Mental Illness and Recovery http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1112223420.aspx http://www.power2u.org/articles/recovery/people_can.html Have a fantastic […]
Secretary Hagel affirms defense ties with Malaysia despite that country’s serious human rights violations, which includes sex trafficking of children
Assistant Press Secretary Carl Woog provided the following readout on January 17, 2014 of a meeting between Secretary of Defense Hagel and Malaysian Minister of Defense Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein: “Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met with Malaysian Minister of Defense Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein today at the Pentagon. Secretary Hagel underscored the […]
Serious differences brewing in top NC leadership
Jammu and Kashmir “Jinde Kanne Ghare Di Ladi Nai Woh Bhi Chief Minister Bane De”,(Those who did not enjoy company of their wives are acting as chief ministers), this statement of political tycoon and top leader of National Conference (NC), presently at the level of regional head, in Vijaypur during a public meeting in presence […]
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