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The Integration of Peer Support Principles in Community Mental Health Policy and Practice: Toward Epistemic Humility

Mad in America

The model of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) is at the forefront of some of these changes, raising consciousness and challenging policies that have harmed or failed to serve those seeking services. It can make the mental health system less of a perceived threat, and more of an entrusted, safe resource and tool.

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The Birth of The “Just Stop It” Movement: A Family’s Journey Through Mental Health Crisis

Mad in America

T his is the story of Will, a young man who plunged into an extreme state following exposure to a synthetic street drug, which led to repeat psychiatric hospitalizations—and the effect on family members who supported him along the way. So his hospitalization nearly doubled his separation from his family. We were kept in the dark.

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World Bipolar Day 2025: Breaking the Stigma

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Types of Bipolar Disorder Bipolar I Disorder Severe manic episodes that may require hospitalization, often accompanied by depressive episodes. Medical Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Schedule a consultation today.

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Reimagining Crisis Support: A Conversation with Tina Minkowitz

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article was first published on our affiliate site, Mad in Mexico. This article comprises a conversation between Mad in Mexico’s Luis Gerardo Arroyo Lynn and Tina Minkowitz, a lawyer specializing in international human rights involved in the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

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Inside the Psychiatric Hospitals Where Foster Kids Are a “Gold Mine”

Mad in America

‘Unfortunately, in many hospitals, the door only swings one way,’ Davidson says. ” Article → Back to Around the Web The post Inside the Psychiatric Hospitals Where Foster Kids Are a “Gold Mine” appeared first on Mad In America. ‘You become a patient, and you stay a patient.’