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‘A&E staff told me my catatonic schizophrenic wife was not a priority’, says ‘broken’ husband
The Independent via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoSteve, a 63-year-old from Hertfordshire, has been supporting his wife, who has schizophrenia, for 30...
Mass shootings often put a spotlight on mental illness, but figuring out which conditions should...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoRed flag laws are an important step in the right direction, but much more work is needed to...
Avivo empowering artists with mental illness share their skills
MinnPost· 1 day agoFor several years, staff at Avivo ArtWorks, an art-focused community support program for people with...
Missouri is breaking federal law by housing mentally ill in nursing homes, DOJ finds
Missouri Independent via Yahoo News· 5 days agoMissouri is violating federal disability law by unnecessarily institutionalizing thousands of adults...
This Is What Having Schizophrenia Is Really Like
Men's Health· 23 hours agoDelusions, hallucinations, and confusion are hallmark symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects fewer than 1...
Prince George’s Co. sued by family of man stabbed to death in correctional facility - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 23 hours agoThurston’s father, Douglas Lloyd, says his son long suffered from severe mental illness, including ...
5x World Boxing Champion Mia St. John Debunks Mental Health Stigma
Forbes· 1 day agoMental health issues impact us all, either personally or through someone we know who is grappling...
Thousands with disabilities subjected to segregation in these three states
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 15 hours ago“The benefit is reciprocal, as people in the community benefit from the talents, perspectives and experiences of people with disabilities.” Nebraska pushes back The DOJ’s investigation in Nebraska ...
How seeing problems in the brain makes stigma disappear
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIt can be very hard for people to accept that they – or their family member – are not to blame for...
The Case for Forcing the Mentally Ill Into Treatment
New York Magazine· 5 days agoAttempts to use involuntary treatment to help severely treatment-resistant people with mental illness are decried by the activist class and local...