Healing My Broken Story: The Power of Compassionate Relationship – Mad In America

Richard was more than a therapist; he was a faithful witness to my spiritual transformation. His faith in me is the sturdy banister I hold on to as I move forward. Richard was more than a therapist; he was a faithful witness to my spiritual transformation.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/healing-broken-story-compassionate-relationship/

Theater Can Foster Empathy and Promote a Richer Understanding of Psychosis – Mad In America

A new article explores theater as an outlet for fostering empathy and understanding for persons with lived experiences of psychosis.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/theater-can-foster-empathy-and-promote-a-richer-understanding-of-psychosis/

What’s Eating Oregon? Peer Respites, The Lund Report & Beyond – Mad In America

Peer respites are a precious resource that deserve protection, and implementation that prioritizes their full vision.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/whats-eating-oregon-peer-respites-the-lund-report-beyond/

Literature Provides Deeper Look Into Nation’s Mental Health – Mad In America

Our fictional worlds and the study of literature both reflect and shape the American mental health debate.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/literature-provides-deeper-look-into-nations-mental-health/

The Suicide Police: Harm Disguised As Help – Mad In America

It’s easy to tell a dead person they mattered. Humans are great at writing eulogies. But we are shit at making people feel like they matter while they are alive. It’s easy to tell a dead person they mattered. Humans are great at writing eulogies. But we are shit at making people feel like they matter while they are alive.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/suicide-police-harm-disguised-as-help/

Literature Provides Deeper Look Into Nation’s Mental Health – Mad In America

Our fictional worlds and the study of literature both reflect and shape the American mental health debate.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/literature-provides-deeper-look-into-nations-mental-health/

Psychiatric Journals’ Pro-Pharma Bias Hides Antidepressant Risks

Selective publication bias in top psychiatric journals was not explained by the quality of the studies, but by financial ties to pharma.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/08/psychiatry-journals-pro-pharma-publication-bias-hides-suicide-risk-of-antidepressants/