Increasing Communication, Decreasing Stigma Between Police and the Mentally Ill

Increasing communication, decreasing stigma between police and the mentally ill
Kristen Pankratz's encounters with police came during bouts of mania from bipolar disorder, when she would listen to music in her car and drive fast until the flashing lights appeared. “When I'm really manic, my judgment is impaired and my impulse … Read more on OCRegister

Drugging our kids: 'Do benefits outweigh the risks?'
For children, the FDA has approved antipsychotics only to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe autism — serious mental health conditions found in just 1 to 2 percent of the child population. But University of Maryland professor of pharmacy … Read more on Los Angeles Daily News

Charlotte women work to end stigma of mental illness
Bryant remembers a police officer came to her door and “treated me like a criminal.” After a struggle, he handcuffed … On Oct. 26, former NFL linebacker Keith O'Neil will speak at the Duke Mansion about having bipolar disorder. These days, when … Read more on Qcity metro

Ways to Treating the Bipolar Depression in Teens – Ways to Treating the Bipolar Depression in Teens What is Bipolar Depression in teens? Also known as manic depression, bipolar depression is a mental disorder…