Tag Archives: mental illness

Brown Paper Bag Test Conclusion….

The verdict is in  ( you can read  part one here). Old habits die hard. I still read a good article and tuck it away. I should have written and posted about this after I read it and talked to … Continue reading

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Should mentally ill people and criminals be sterilized?

For 25 years I have been best friends with a woman I’ll call “Tracy.” Tracy is 35 years old, and she has Down Syndrome. Tracy is high-functioning, as is her longtime boyfriend, “Tyler.” Amy, they have been together for five … Continue reading

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Brown Paper Bag Test in a Psychiatric Hospital?

A racist threat of violence should be met with unequivocal punishment. We must stop that nonsense cold. But here’s a hypothetical: What if the threat comes from a patient at a psychiatric hospital threatening to beat up black staff members? … Continue reading

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Knowing your profession- pages of a career Journal

  “Thank you for taking the time to chat with me about your career. I learned so much about mental health and youth, and will be sure to check out the latest set of insights and leads you shared with … Continue reading

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