Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I’m in my 14 th year as a mobile emergency psychiatric social worker. Although most mobile psychiatric emergency cases have involved mentally high functioning patients, I’ve been most invigorated from helping the most impaired patients, usually suffering from psychosis. Jon, who is suspicious of the FBI is at a homeless shelter.

Psychiatry 98

Psychiatry Interviewing Psychiatric Schizophrenia 98

Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 30, 2021

The fear of no longer feeling like myself Change in personality is a very common fear of people hesitating to get on a psychiatric medication. I remember at that time my therapist challenged my concern by asking: “and where did the “old” Pat lead you?” You will see that they can be much more than “ just” meds. A lesser person?

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Recovery Psychiatric Anxiety 52

Beautiful Voyager

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

One of the best examples is the anti-self-compassion/anti-empathy phrase: “ stop whining, pull yourself together and carry on ”. I was absolutely convinced that if she made that called, the police would force my admission into a psychiatric hospital where I would be locked up for the rest of my life. That is pure peer support.

Psychology 52

Psychology Mental Health Recovery Depression 52

University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

My current internship has provided me with so many opportunities to meet with community partners, learn how to use anticipatory empathy, and practice motivational interviewing. My field placement is with Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, where I am an Intensive In-home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services clinician.

Justice and Corrections 52

Justice and Corrections LMSW Schools Mental Health 52