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 141

Resilience and coping Self-awareness Nutrition and mood Sleep and mental health 141

The Art of Healing Trauma

MARCH 8, 2018

Just to clarify, I think writing practice is one part of many strategies and resources for healing from trauma that work best together, such as therapy, self-therapy exercises, nature, medication, nutrition, music, talking with friends, community healing events, meditation, yoga, social services etc.

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 101

Legal Poverty and mental health Resilience and coping Healthcare 101

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 119

Social Services 119

Mad in America

JULY 17, 2024

.” There’s a strange confluence where people on the left advocate for mental health reforms and human rights using a classical liberal model, while neoliberal forces push to privatize and defund social services, creating a perfect storm of abandonment.

Poverty and mental health 138

Poverty and mental health Hospitality Family dynamics Nonprofits 138

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 111

Poverty and mental health Social Services Nonprofits Aging and mental health 111