Social Work Blog
JULY 28, 2023
Johnson’s adolescence was riddled with suicide attempts and hospitalizations, and he ultimately was diagnosed with schizophrenia as early as age 16, according to the Missouri Supreme Court. Johnson’s case is particularly concerning given his extensive documented history of mental illness, learning disabilities, abuse, and trauma.
Bipolar Bandit
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
I had done mental health advocacy work on a national scale for years before beginning to work on Breakdown and was very inspired by advocates’ tragic stories. Approximately half of people with schizophrenia or bipolar lack awareness of their illness, called anosognosia. When schizophrenia goes untreated, the consequences can be deadly.
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Beyond Advocacy
MAY 2, 2023
She was being treated by a conventional therapist who diagnosed her with schizophrenia. However, the most poignant testimony was that of Tina Harris, an NFYI Youth Delegate who told her story about receiving mental health treatment during her years in foster care. Her “treatment” kept her in a state of anxiety.
Stop Abuse Campaign
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
We’re becoming more comfortable attributing homelessness to “mental illness,” which usually means profound, unmanaged psychotic mental illnesses like schizophrenia are considered a primary cause. . How mental illness causes homelessness. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.
Society of Clinical Psychology
AUGUST 15, 2017
Governments and advocacy groups have introduced initiatives to combat mental illness stigma, and researchers have worked to identify ways to measure and improve attitudes about mental illness. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 33 , 1312-1318. Corrigan, Druss, & Perlick, 2014; Link, Phelan, & Sullivan 2017). Pescosolido, 2013).
Stop Abuse Campaign
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
It’s not what you think… How mental illness causes homelessness We’re becoming more comfortable attributing homelessness to “mental illness,” which usually means profound, unmanaged psychotic mental illnesses like schizophrenia are considered a primary cause. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.
Stop Abuse Campaign
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
In contrast, 28 percent of Connecticut residents treated for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder had been arrested or detained. Melanie has over a decade of legislative advocacy regarding children’s issues, and she has been published in newspapers, magazines and blogs all across the country. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.
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