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Guest Post: Interview with Author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

Bipolar Bandit

Without proper treatment, symptoms worsen, and readmission to emergency services is inevitable-if they don’t inflict serious injury on themselves, others, or get arrested first. Approximately half of people with schizophrenia or bipolar lack awareness of their illness, called anosognosia. This results in treatment non-adherence.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

According to one study , 12 percent of adult psychiatric patients receiving treatment in the San Diego County health system had prior incarcerations. In contrast, 28 percent of Connecticut residents treated for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder had been arrested or detained. . Do you know your score? Check my ACE score. Melanie Blow.