Monthly Archives: May 2012

“Mad” and “Crazy” recognizing the schizophrenic nature of mental health advocacy: Without Integration, is a divided advocacy sustainable?

“Sustainable development is a dynamic process which enables people to realise their potential and improve their quality of life in ways which simultaneously protect and enhance the earth’s life support systems” (Forum for the Future) By Maria Mangicaro A consideration … Continue reading

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Letter to the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army: ISEPP’s Pledge of Support to our Military

SOLDIERS DYING IN THEIR SLEEP Published on May 15, 2012 by     favr8son62 ISEPP member Dr. Fred Baughman investigates why too many soldiers are dying after they return home. Over medicating our troops without closely supervising side effects are leading to … Continue reading

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Vulnerability, Resilience, and Social Work Practice

Uploaded by     ubsswmedia on Sep 16, 2009 This is an excerpt from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work Alumni Day Presentation, click here to view the full video. Why do some people collapse under relatively minor life strains while … Continue reading

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Cultural Arts Prevention and Intervention for At-Risk Youth: A Replicable Program Model

Uploaded by     ubsswmediaon May 22, 2009 Dr. William S. Rowe presents on Cultural Arts Prevention and Intervention for At-Risk Youth: A Replicable Program Model.  This is an excerpt from the Buffalo Center for Social Researchs Distinguished Scholar Series.  Click here to view the … Continue reading

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Ethical and Risk-management issues in Social Work: What Every Practicioner Needs to Know

Uploaded by  ubsswmedia on Sep 16, 2009 This is an excerpt from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work Alumni Day Presentation, click here to view the full video. Ethical standards in social work have matured significantly in recent years. … Continue reading

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iPad Apps unlocking the isolation of autism

For scores of people with autism, the iPad has changed a lot that is fundamental. Autism parents came out in droves after news of Jobs’ death was announced to tell stories of how much Apple technology created under his leadership has changed … Continue reading

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What are affordable ways to help develop social, behavioral and cognitive skills when dealing with autism?

Posted by Maria Mangicaro U.S. District Judge Joan Lenard, in an order signed in March, required Florida’s Medicaid insurance program for needy families to begin paying for a psychological program, called applied behavioral analysis, designed to improve the behavior, language and cognitive … Continue reading

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Professor Temple Grandin: My Experience with Autism and Thinking in Pictures

Uploaded by     UCtelevisionon Feb  7, 2008 Tune in for this unusual presentation on autism by someone with autism.  Animal Science professor Temple Grandin, who designs livestock handling facilities, discusses the value of early intervention in autism, and about medications. Other … Continue reading

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Exploring a community approach at Lincoln High School in Walla Walla to handle bullying and discipline

At Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA, Principal Jim Sporleder has turned the idea of discipline upside down and inside out, with the result that suspensions are down by 85 percent, written referrals are cut in half, and expulsions … Continue reading

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Aki Imai at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association: Life after Labels

Published on May  9, 2012 by     jimgotts Aki Imai at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, 5/5/2012 in Philadelphia, PA.   Aki Imai is a 25 years-old Japanese graduate student who studies Clinical Psychology in Ohio.  Aki acts as an ally to … Continue reading

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Harry Lichtenstein at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, May 5, 2012, Philadelphia

Published on May  9, 2012 by     jimgotts Harry Lichtenstein at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, 5/5/2012, Philadelphia.  Harry is a long-time New York City activist for human rights in mental health, as well as for a more humane and wholistic … Continue reading

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ISEPP Board Member Jim Gottstein at Occupy the American Psychiatriic Association

Published on May 10, 2012 by     jimgotts Jim Gottstein at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, May 5, 2012.  Psychiatric survivor, James B. (Jim) Gottstein, Esq. is president and CEO of the Law Project for Psychiatric Rights® whose mission is to mount a strategic … Continue reading

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Frank Blankenship at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, 5/5/2012, Philadelphia

Published on May  9, 2012 by     jimgotts Frank Blankenship at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, 5/5/2012, Philadelphia. Frank is a long-time activist, blogger and protester for human rights in the mental health system, and founder of MindFreedom Florida. Frank chairs … Continue reading

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Robert Whitaker on Imagining A Different Future in Mental Health, Philadelphia May 6, 2012

Published on May  7, 2012 by     jimgotts Robert Whitaker, author of the acclaimed books, Mad in America, and Anatomy of an Epidemic,  speaks about how the data shows, we could have far better outcomes for people diagnosed with mental illness … Continue reading

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David Oaks at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, 5/5/2012: Nothing can stop a “spirited” advocate

Published on May  6, 2012 by     jimgotts David Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International rallies his troops at the Occupy the American Psychiatric Association rally before marching on psychiatry.

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