Category Archives: Bipolar Disorder

The American Epidemic of Childhood Mental Illness

By Sue Parry There is in America an epidemic of childhood mental illness. A skyrocketing number of children, some as young as two years old are being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, disruptive behavior disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, autism spectrum disorder, … Continue reading

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Robert Whitaker at the ISEPP 2011 Conference in L.A. (Part II)

Credits Andrew Galves Author Robert Whitaker recently updated his website Mad in America to serve as a resource and a community for those interested in rethinking psychiatric care in the United States and abroad.  The goal is to provide readers … Continue reading

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Robert Whitaker at the 2011 ISEPP Conference in L.A. (Part 1)

Author Robert Whitaker recently updated his website Mad in America to serve as a resource and a community for those interested in rethinking psychiatric care in the United States and abroad.  The goal is to provide readers with news, stories of … Continue reading

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First Time ISEPP Conference Goer Shares Her Experience and Expressive Talent

It was fantastic!  This had been my first one.  It is very validating to be around a group of people who understand the absurdity of our psychotherapeutic State.  I like the focus on alternatives.  It was great to meet Lacasse, … Continue reading

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