How Texas Jails Have Become De Facto Mental Health Facilities—and Why They're …
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Lawmakers, Cuomo Near Deal on Closing Centers for Disabled
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Deeds Attack Shows That Our System Is a Mess: Column
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Congress, Schizophrenia and Obama's Proposals
... schizophrenia and Obama's proposals Congress, schizophrenia and Obama's proposals. By E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., executive director, Stanley Medical Research Institute and Jamie Mondics, communications director, Treatment Advocacy Center – 03/25/13 02:50 PM ET. Tweet. Congress and the … Read more on The Hill (blog) Dallas rehab program for schizophrenia helps patients cope, regain cognitive … But there are far more people with the cognitive disorder who live normal lives, said John Lurkins, clinical manager for Metrocare Services Center for Education and Research in Dallas. “The general public thinks of schizophrenia as split personalities … Read more on Dallas Morning News ...
ABC-Channel 7: Oprah Donates $500000 to Newark’s Integrity House
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