| Social Issues in Mental Illness | |
These articles examine hard questions about mental illness and our society today. Will Bipolar Disorder finally be recognized as a physical illness? Is Kendra's Law (mandating forced treatment for the violent mentally ill) a violation of civil rights, or a good thing? Are police adequately trained for confrontations with the mentally ill?
Police Handling of the Mentally Ill
Mental Health Issues in the Deaf Community
Joseph Palczynski: A Case for Mandated Treatment?
Oprah: "Explosive Children"
Criminal - Or Victim of BP?
Afterthoughts on Mary Kay Letourneau's Saga
CA Mental Health Parity Bill Passes Despite GOP Lawmaker's Arguments
Colorado School Board Overreacts!
Judge Rules BP a Physical Illness
A trial court judge rules that bipolar disorder is a physical illness and therefore is not subject to mental illness insurance limits. Read about the case.
Confrontations between police and the mentally ill often end in tragedy: injury or - all too often - death for the subject, and emotional distress for the officers involved. In the wake of the Robert Pickett shooting outside the White House, Kim looks at the problem and what some U.S. cities are doing to solve it.
Are the mental health needs of the deaf community being adequately met?
As a bipolar felon holds three people hostage in Maryland, we look at the question of involuntary treatment for those whose mental illness has led to violence.
Reviewing the Oprah show's segment on children who rage due to BP, ADD/ADHD, and/or ODD, with a plea for more responsible journalism such as this.
Taking a look at Mary Kay Letourneau, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, who pled guilty to two counts of child rape but claims she and the young boy with whom she has had two children are in love.
Review of the USA TV-movie "Mad About the Boy" and follow-up remarks on this high-profile criminal case.
California Assemblyman Howard Kaloogian, in his e-newsletter to constituents, tells why he believes the mentally ill do not deserve equal insurance coverage.
In a misguided effort to curb school violence, the Colorado School Board considers a resolution that would put every child with a neurobiological disorder at risk.
