Heading into October, I wanted to talk about some lessons I learned recently that form the Four Principles of Recovery that I talk about in my second book, Life Will Tell You. I had referred about two months ago to my intent in starting a round of cognitive therapy sessions. Since beginning this kind of therapy two weeks ago, I have been... Read more
This week's question is prompted by a recent news article about an "insane killer" who escaped from a field trip outing. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and acquitted of murder by reason of insanity years ago. While on a day pass with other patients and the staff of a psychiatric hospital, he escaped on Friday. Though he... Read more
Think about this for a moment: you're in a psychiatric crisis. Would you rather be treated in a hospital or by peers at a respite center? Daniel B. Fisher, a psychiatrist in Massachusetts, would like to open a three-bed peer-run crisis center next year in that state. He suggests peer-run respite would not need to be regulated and would be cost... Read more
The question of the week is about hospital stays. What advice can you give family members whose loved ones are in the hospital? What suggestions can you give community members who might have to go in the hospital themselves? Could you describe your experiences on the ward and comment on whether you believe it helped you?
As we examine the viability of health care reform any option considered would need to cut costs. In this economy, each one of us has undoubtedly had to curb his or her spending as well. My question to you is: how do you think we can achieve Obama's goal? What measures have you taken in your own life to buckle down? I'm sure... Read more
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