Mental Illness
Amy Hillgren Peterson
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Weather of Time, Weather of Truth
Seventeen year old Amber shares what it is like to live with the Secret Fire of bipolar disorder
Shara Wilkey-Sato is hiking along the Pacific to raise awareness of mental illness. A former Marine, she has the will to go the distance for this important cause.
Paul Hastings from British Columbia kindly submitted his appropriately named article for this topic. The article originally appeared in 1996
She is Bipolar; Her Quadruplets Were Shaken - Discussions
My earlier article on Shannon Elizabeth Whittle, the bipolar mother convicted of shaking her four infants, sparked much debate.
She Is Bipolar; Her Quadruplets Were Shaken
Social workers did not help Elizabeth Whittle get treatment for her bipolar disorder. Had she been treated, would her babies have been unharmed?
Self Injury - Symptom of Mental Illness or Choice?
Is self injury a willful choice or a symptom of mental illness?
He was an Eagle Scout, military veteran, respected educator, and beloved friend. He self-medicated his Seasonal Affective Disorder with alcohol. He died. He was my dad.
The Winner: What I Do for Mental Health Advocacy
The winner of the "What I Do For Mental Health Advocacy" contest is Marilynn Bierman. Her story is inspiring.
Mental Illness Awareness Week Part II
A round table discussion with three mental health professionals on mental illness awareness
Mental Illness Awareness Week - Part I
Mental Illness Awareness Week is the first week in October. According to the NAMI website, great strides have been made in effective treatment and erasing the stigma. However, more work needs to be done.