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Mental Illness
May 10, 2001
Weather of Time, Weather of Truth
Seventeen year old Amber shares what it is like to live with the Secret Fire of bipolar disorder
Apr 11, 2001
Hitting the Trail
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.
Mar 27, 2001
The Double Sided Story
Paul Hastings from British Columbia kindly submitted his appropriately named article for this topic. The article originally appeared in 1996
Mar 16, 2001
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.
Jan 15, 2001
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?
Jan 5, 2001
Self Injury - Symptom of Mental Illness or Choice?
Is self injury a willful choice or a symptom of mental illness?
Dec 30, 2000
The Bottle in the Closet
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.
Oct 27, 2000
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.
Sep 22, 2000
Mental Illness Awareness Week Part II
A round table discussion with three mental health professionals on mental illness awareness
Sep 15, 2000
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.
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Mental Illness
MENTAL ILLNESS IN FAMILY AND SOCIETY (1 msgs)
More than Bipolar (2 msgs)
Can Two People With BP Actually Have a Decent Life Together (3 msgs)
Dealing w/ bi polar partners (2 msgs)
New to Discussion (2 msgs)
Happy September 18 Birthday, Amy! (5 msgs)
I Guess This Is Goodbye! (thanks to Lawrence Stevens, J.D.) (1 msgs)
Self Injury - Symptom of Mental Illness or Choice? (1 msgs)
Lawrence Stevens (1 msgs)
The Winner: What I Do for Mental Health Advocacy (1 msgs)
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