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Jerry Kennard

posted 09/10/2008, comments (3)

Knowledge Advances but Attitudes Stand Still

American society is no more tolerant of schizophrenia than it was a decade ago. A study by Professor of Sociology Jason Schnittker, points to a situation where genetic arguments as the basis for schizophrenia have gained popularity, but traditional fears and attitudes about schizophrenia remain static. The study is a follow-on... Read more Chevron

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David Robbins

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (4)

The heart monitor

Imagine if you will a hospital. Imagine a man lying on a guerny hooked up to a heart monitor. Look at the monitor. Notice how the heartbeat is. Up and down. If the lines are flat, then there's no life. My life is exactly like that. Up and down. I can't ask for anything less. Even in my darkest hour, several years ago, I saw my... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/09/2008, comment (1)

Red Letter: What Matters Most

Every so often, I'm going to write a blog entry called "Red Letter: [subtitle]" to talk about something that resonates with me. I'll introduce this series with thoughts on what matters most in recovery. In three weeks, it's the twenty-first anniversary of my breakdown. I'm 43 years old. I realize that my personality isn't going to... Read more Chevron

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Valash

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Hello, I am a young female who is diagnosed with schizophrenia.

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posted 09/09/2008, comments (0)

NAMI Is Conducting A Survey

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is conducting a survey to see how well the public health system is treating people with a serious mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression). Visit NAMI http://www.nami.org and take the survey... Read more Chevron

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Claudia Krizay

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posted 09/09/2008, comments (0)

homeless

Homeless Just two days ago The weather channel broadcasted 95 degrees. I wanted to go swimming, The pool was crowded, I ran home. Although… Today was almost like a Day in early fall, The sky a deep cobalt blue And the air, crisp and cooler- I thought of the woods, The deer, wild rabbits and The evergreens... Read more Chevron

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