Category Archives: ISEPP Volunteer

Drug Styles of the Rich and Famous: A Guilty Verdict in Michael Jackson’s Murder Trial – what the Jury’s decision could mean for the rest of us.

By Maria Mangicaro Los Angeles, CA.:   After six weeks of hearing testimony, closing arguments were made on Friday in the Michael Jackson murder trail claiming involuntary manslaughter and negligence against his cardiologist, Conrad Murray.   The Los Angeles jury began deliberating the fate of Dr. … Continue reading

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What does it mean to be part of a team? Jason McElway, Basketball Hero with symptoms of Autism

I love this video, I’m so happy to see that a friend on Facebook posted it and others are passing it along.  What a difference being part of a team can make. Considering many children dealing with mental or physical impairments … Continue reading

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A Message from ISEPP’s e-Blogger Maria

Hello, My name is Maria Mangicaro and I am a 3-year member of ISEPP who volunteers by maintaining the ISEPP – ICSPP websites, blogs, Amazon Bookstore, Youtube Channel,  Facebook Fan Pages, as well as contributes to the ISEPP Bulletin (considering the transition from ICSPP to ISEPP, many … Continue reading

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Volunteer Efforts and Social Networks Igniting the Synergy of ISEPP

“…like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so … Continue reading

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Just “Drug It”: Is Biological Psychiatry an effective model of care? or just a streamlined, rubberstamp approach giving poor outcomes?

By Maria Mangicaro BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY:  Is it an effective model of care? For individuals who suddenly experience a mental health problem, the mental health system itself can seem extremely confusing. Most of us have a preconceived notion that mental health problems are dealt with by a single professional … Continue reading

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Pete Carroll’s Winning Coaching Style and A Better L.A.: Could team building skills help prevent bullying?

By:  Maria Mangicaro Los Angeles, CA.:   While there are many topics to recognize on World Mental Health Day, I feel it is important for advocates to include a critical assessment and an agenda regarding the mental health factors involved in bullying, cyberbullying and “bullycide”. October … Continue reading

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The fall premiere of Two and a Half Men: In light of the tragic death of Kendra Webdale and Suicide Prevention, created with lack of awareness towards the sensitive nature of mental health issues

By Maria Mangicaro The fall premiere of the sitcom Two and a Half Men scored one of the highest rating of a scripted show by attracting over 30 million American viewers.  Reviewers are calling the ”winning” attraction one of “morbid curiosity” as Charlie … Continue reading

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Florida plaintiff Deidra Sanbourne: Was her death caused by a Clozipine-Induced Bowel Obstruction? Readers of the book Crazy deserve to know about the harm psychiatric drugs can cause.

By: Maria Mangicaro Tampa, FL:   “Neglected to Death” is an excellent three-part series by reporters from The Miami Herald calling attention to the shocking abuse and negligence in Florida’s assisted living facilities (ALFs).   The year-long investigation exposes a critical breakdown in the state’s enforcement … Continue reading

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A Target Team Member’s Christmas Toy Story involving a Fur Real Friend

BY: Maria Mangicaro http://www.hasbro.com/furreal/en_US/ For over seven years I have had the pleasure of being a Target team member at two different Super Target stores located near Tampa, Florida and Dallas, Texas.  During that time period I have met many people who … Continue reading

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Cheerleaders in Straitjackets, “Crazy King” or Babies Behind Bars: Who deserves a boycott?

By Maria Mangicaro Considering Mental Health Advocacy, “Crazy” and Stigma Last night’s speech by President Obama addressing the Nation on Dangers of Default signals cuts everywhere, including the already strained mental health care system. Listening to the president’s words made me think … Continue reading

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A Poem About Recovery by Duane Sherry, MS

Posted By: Maria Mangicaro Duane Sherry, M.S. is the author of the Mental Health Freedom and Recovery Act (MHFRA) and told me he wrote it as a vision, a while back.  I came across the MHFRA through his blog Discovery … Continue reading

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Psychiatric Advance Directives and Joint Crisis Plans: Promoting Patient Empowerment Concepts

By Maria Mangicaro Intervention and involuntary commitment laws become major consideration in cases of severe mental illness [1][2] [8].  Some states have the requirement of an “imminent danger” or “immediate danger”, making involuntary commitment difficult. Pete Earley,  an author who … Continue reading

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Nature v. Nurture & The Effects of Maladaptive Parental Behaviors

Posted by: Eric LaBarre Revisiting the Timeless Debate: Nature v Nurture. As I reflect back upon my undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University, I can distinctively remember being somewhat perturbed with one of my classes’ final presentations, which consisted of each … Continue reading

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Tampa V.A. Hospitals: Participating in a Quantum Leap treatment option with Equine Assisted Therapy

By Maria Mangicaro While there is an overwhelming amount of information flooding the internet regarding problems within the mental health care system and it is impossible to take it all in, the titles of some articles just seem to scream out … Continue reading

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ISEPP Interview with Dan Mackler on Healing Homes: An Alternative, Swedish Model for Healing Psychosis

By Maria Mangicaro Bulletin Editor Andrew Crosby is one of many ISEPP members who describes the ISEPP-ICSPP Annual Conferences as an opportunity to “re-energize by getting together with a group of like-minded people.” One individual who is known for bringing … Continue reading

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