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Robin Cunningham

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (2)

Coping Skill - #14 - Every Recovery is Precious

This is a blog about another proactive coping skill that has helped me immeasurably over the years. It deals with refusing to let yourself become self-stigmatized. How many people with schizophrenia have heard their psychiatrist, therapist or personal advocate [whether a family member or a treatment professional] say "You've... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/27/2008, comments (3)

I will do what I can but I can't do it for you!

Well, Mike and I have know each other for about 7 years. I have know for a while that he was Mentaly Unstable, but had no idea it was like this. His ex-wife is my best friend, and their son and my son would play together, that is how I met Mike. My best friend had some tragic things happen to her and always told me that Mike is... Read more Chevron

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Robin Cunningham

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posted 05/11/2008, comments (9)

Coping Skill #9 - Never, Never, Ever Give up Hope - Period

This is a blog about hope and perseverance. It's been said that if you are devoid of all hope, you'll never be disappointed. This may be true, but the philosophy implicit in this statement is a terribly destructive way to live. Other clichés abound. I can't tell you how many well intentioned people tried... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/05/2008, comments (0)

The Belmont Report and Modern Clinical Trials

In my last entry, I discussed some of the many ethical problems with the design and implementation of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and how it came to an end when these issues were brought to national attention in the late 1970's. This was a historic study in that it led to a re-examination and revision in the rules regarding ethical treatment of... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/22/2008, comments (0)

The Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Preparing for your doctor's appointment before you go will ensure that you get the most out of every visit with your psychiatrist. Here are ten practical questions to ask: 1. What is my diagnosis and how did you come to that conclusion? This question is vital to ask when you first begin seeing your pdoc. In the 1980s, when I... Read more Chevron

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