Mad in America

AUGUST 10, 2024

I am typing this blog in the back of a taxi wending its way to the airport through the hilly landscape of Sardinia, my beautiful daughter sleeping in the seat beside me. I remember the nurse taking the full names and dates of birth of my children to give to social services. I want to start my story at the end.

Sleep and mental health 102

Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Social Services Aging and mental health 102

Mad in America

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It is a testament to our relationship that we survived, just as it was a testament to my husband that he had held on so tightly to keep our children safe and away from the clutches of social services while I was ill. The children had had little opportunity to talk about what was going on for them.

Hospitality 145

Hospitality Trauma and the brain Personality disorders Pharmaceuticals 145

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

TIC has become so popular that its approach is boasted by most hospitals, schools , social services, correctional facilities. TIC encourages safe, healing environments because its core principles are based on ensuring physical and emotional safety. It also focuses on fostering trust through transparency and peer support.

Resilience and coping 132

Resilience and coping Nutrition and mood Self-awareness Sleep and mental health 132

The Art of Healing Trauma

MARCH 8, 2018

I haven’t written for my blog in a long time because I haven’t had the spirit to write; I’ve been exhausted, sick and depressed most of the time over the winter. The weight of the trauma and PTSD crushed my writing spirit entirely.

Self-awareness 52

Self-awareness Social Services PTSD recovery 52

Mad in America

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Experience and knowledge may have to come from different streams.

Legal 98

Legal Poverty and mental health Resilience and coping Healthcare 98

Mad in America

OCTOBER 1, 2024

My work and study was in the field of psychology and social services so my approach was analytical. I didn’t pursue mental health treatment for reasons outlined in a previous article. Instead, I looked for a way out on my own. I began with three certainties that I had about my psychological problem.

Social Services 110

Social Services 110

Mad in America

MARCH 11, 2025

By the mid to late 20th century, neoliberal policies led to cuts in social programs, shifting social responsibility from the state to mostly nonprofits and privatized services. The social services that remain government-funded are often outsourced to private entities. Who Benefits from Your Work?

Poverty and mental health 107

Poverty and mental health Social Services Nonprofits Insurance 107