October 10, 2009
[Note: The document below is just a part of the proposed consumer empowerment guidelines for Lane County. I’m posting this separately here, because it is the […]
September 20, 2009
In the mental health field currently, when people experience intense anxiety and depression, and when they experience mania and/or psychosis, the experience is understood to be […]
September 3, 2009
People diagnosed with schizophrenia are commonly told that their problem is due to their genes, or to their “genetic vulnerability.” This is often done as part […]
September 1, 2009
“You have a biochemical imbalance in your brain. This medication will help correct that imbalance.” This is what most people diagnosed with a “mental disorder” will […]
August 28, 2009
A recent, easy to read article on stress, titled “Brain is a co-conspirator in a vicious stress loop” it is pointed out that when we are […]
August 28, 2009
In the attempt to convince people to take medications, the hazards of such medications are often minimized or overlooked. While many people may truly be better […]
August 15, 2009
A lot of efforts to transform an often oppressive mental health have focused on “recovery” and making the mental health system more “recovery focused.” Many agencies […]
August 7, 2009
Changing focus is a key part of recovery: to recover from a “symptom” it is often necessary to quit focusing on trying to get rid of […]
July 24, 2009
On Monday, July 27, at 4:10 PM, I will be interviewed on a show called Northwest Passage on local radio station KLCC. The topic will be […]