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posted 10/13/2008, comments (0)
CHOICES II-1 - Impediments to Acceptance 1A
In my blog entitled CHOICES II-0 - Starting Over, posted today, 13 October 2008, I cited the mantra that "The point of departure for the journey of recovery is our acceptance of the fact that we have a mental illness." This clique represents the collective wisdom of most providers, as well as many advocacy organizations and involved... Read more
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posted 10/10/2008, comments (2)
Signs of Schizophrenia in Children
People who have schizophrenia are often very concerned that they have passed the illness on to their children. Even when their children are very young, the thought of their child experiencing a psychotic episode fills many parents with fear and dread. As a child psychiatrist in training, I am often asked to evaluate children of people with... Read more
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posted 09/02/2008, comment (1)
An Interview With Mary Ann Bruni
I believe that each of us has one thing he was put here to do in his lifetime. My mother's "one thing" was to drive me to the hospital. She refuses to take credit for my recovery, yet I'm convinced her act of courage made the difference between my having a life worth living, and living a life spent on the margins. My intent in interviewing Mary... Read more
posted 08/08/2008, comments (2)
What should I do?
My little brother (20) was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. His case is a little different because it was brought on by illegal drug use. He used drugs for a very short time (2-3 months) bbefore he started to hear voices. He is a wonderful young man and I only want waht is best for him. He refused to seek treatment for about 10 months... Read more
