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David Robbins

posted 05/08/2008, comments (2)

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It's been a busy last few days. The weather has been awesome. I'm trying to volunteer at the county jail and the state hospital, but I'm running into snags. The jail won't return my calls and the hospital is worried about my mental illness and confidentiality. I might not be able to volunteer at the hospital because of my illness. I... Read more Chevron

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Jerry Kennard

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posted 05/05/2008, comments (0)

Schizophrenic Parents Twice as Likely to have Autistic Children

Schizophrenic mothers and fathers are twice as likely to have a child diagnosed with autism. These are the findings from a study recently published in the journal Pediatrics. Study author Julie Daniels, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, pointed to, "a mental illness trend in families." It has... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/31/2008, comments (3)

Coping Skills - #4B - Managing Our Emotions

Managing our emotions is not always limited to dealing with immediate events. It can be a long term process that delves into deeply rooted misunderstandings. My father was a determined, ingenious and quiet man, with many skills. During my youth I longed for a strong relationship with him. I wanted him to spend time with me, to teach me... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/26/2008, comments (0)

Schizophrenia News: Legal Briefing

March 26, 2008. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Indiana v. Edwards, 07-208 to determine whether a defendant judged competent to stand trial has the right to be his own lawyer, even if he has a history of serious mental illness. At stake is whether the need to ensure a fair trial outweighs the defendant's interests in... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/14/2008, comment (1)

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Hi I'm actually Bipolar but I am interested learning about all mental illnesses, and I'm hoping to write a book. My question is, can someone who's schizophrenic be married to someone who is Bipolar? Maybe even one of you is, I just want to try and create a story with characters in a relationship like that. I am not into trashing any... Read more Chevron

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