Podcasts about Mental health law

Buck v. Bell is the 1927 SCOTUS decision that upheld the constitutionality of laws allowing involuntary sterilization of people deemed to be “unfit.” Most of these laws have been repealed, but Buck v. Bell has never been directly overturned. Research: "Buck v. Bell." Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, edited by Michael J. Tyrkus and Carol A. Schwartz, 4th ed., vol. 2, Gale, 2022, pp. 174-177. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX8276200650/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=84626437. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025. “BUCK v. BELL, Superintendent of State Colony Epileptics and Feeble Minded.” https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/274/200 Brosnahan, Cori. “Finding Carrie Buck.” American Experience. 11/2/2018. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/eugenics-finding-carrie-buck/ Circuit Court of Amherst County. "Judgment Against Carrie Buck (April 13, 1925)" Encyclopedia Virginia. Virginia Humanities, (07 Dec. 2020). Web. 06 Aug. 2025 https://encyclopediavirginia.org/primary-documents/judgment-against-carrie-buck-april-13-1925/ Derrig, Collin. “Buck v. Bell in the Aftermath of Dobbs v. Jackson: The Supreme Court’s Opportunity to Correct a Hundred-Year-Old Injustice.” University of Cincinnati Law Review Blog. 6/17/2025. https://uclawreview.org/2025/06/17/buck-v-bell-in-the-aftermath-of-dobbs-v-jackson-the-supreme-courts-opportunity-to-correct-a-hundred-year-old-injustice/ Disability Justice. “The Right to Self-Determination: Freedom from Involuntary Sterilization.” https://disabilityjustice.org/right-to-self-determination-freedom-from-involuntary-sterilization/ Dobbs, J.T.. "Petition to Commit Carrie Buck (January 23, 1924)" Encyclopedia Virginia. Virginia Humanities, (07 Dec. 2020). Web. 06 Aug. 2025 https://encyclopediavirginia.org/primary-documents/petition-to-commit-carrie-buck-january-23-1924/ Fair, Alexandra. “The Sterilization of Carrie Buck.” OSU.edu. https://origins.osu.edu/read/sterilization-carrie-buck General Assembly. "An ACT to define feeble-mindedness (1916)" Encyclopedia Virginia. Virginia Humanities, (07 Dec. 2020). Web. 06 Aug. 2025. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/primary-documents/an-act-to-define-feeble-mindedness-1916/ General Assembly. "Chapter 46B of the Code of Virginia § 1095h–m (1924)" Encyclopedia Virginia. Virginia Humanities, (07 Dec. 2020). Web. 06 Aug. 2025. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/primary-documents/chapter-46b-of-the-code-of-virginia-%c2%a7-1095h-m-1924/ Harris, Jasmine E. “Why Buck v. Bell Still Matters.” The Petrie-Flom Center. 10/14/2020. https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2020/10/14/why-buck-v-bell-still-matters/ Larson, Edward J. “Putting Buck v. Bell in Scientific and Historical Context: A Response to Victoria Nourse.” Pepperdine University. 12/15/2011. https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1353&context=plr Lombardo, Paul A. "Facing Carrie Buck. (essay)." The Hastings Center Report, vol. 33, no. 2, Mar.-Apr. 2003, pp. 14+. Gale OneFile: Business, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A101259980/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=46aca03c. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025. Lombardo, Paul A. "Involuntary sterilization in Virginia: from Buck v. Bell to Poe v. Lynchburg." Developments in Mental Health Law, vol. 3, no. 3, July-Sept. 1983, pp. 13+. Gale Academic OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A235104880/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=aad8cdbf. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025. Lombardo, Paul. “In the Letters of an ‘Imbecile,’ the Sham, and Shame, of Eugenics.’ Undark. 10/4/2017. https://undark.org/2017/10/04/carrie-buck-letters-eugenics/ Oberman, Michelle. “Thirteen Ways of Looking at Buck v. Bell: Thoughts Occasioned by Paul Lombardo’s Three Generations, No Imbeciles.” Journal of Legal Education, Volume 59, Number 3 (February 2010). https://jle.aals.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1268&context=home Smith, J., and Dictionary of Virginia Biography. "Carrie Buck (1906–1983)" Encyclopedia Virginia. Virginia Humanities, (07 Dec. 2020). Web. 06 Aug. 2025. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/buck-carrie-1906-1983/ Thompson, Philip. “Silent Protest: A Catholic Justice Dissents in Buck v. Bell.” The Catholic Lawyer. Vol. 43, No. 1, spring 2004. https://scholarship.law.stjohns.edu/tcl/vol43/iss1/ Wolfe, Brendan. "Buck v. Bell (1927)" Encyclopedia Virginia. Virginia Humanities, (12 Feb. 2021). Web. 06 Aug. 2025 https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/buck-v-bell-1927/ Lombardo, Paul A. “Carrie Buck’s Pedigree.” J Lab Clin Med 2001;138:278-82. doi:10.1067/mlc.2001.118091 Lombardo, Paul A. “Three Generations, No Imbeciles.” Johns Hopkins University Press. 2008. Gould, Stephen J. “Carrie Buck's Daughter.” Constitutional Commentary. 1015. 1985. https://scholarship.law.umn.edu/concomm/1015 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Jacob Jorem in conversation with Dr Piyush Pushkar on the subject of the recently published BJPsych Open paper "Impact of introducing a capacity-based mental health law in Norway: qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives". They are joined by Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon), an experienced barrister, writer and educator; and expert in the area of decision making capacity. View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.810 Authors: Jacob Jorem, Reidun Førde, Tonje Lossius Husum, Jørgen Dahlberg and Reidar Pedersen Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPOpen Podcast transcripts available: bit.ly/3CXSijb Disclaimer: BJPsych Open is not responsible for statements made by podcast contributors. Unless so stated, the content of this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor-in-Chief or the Royal College of Psychiatrists. UK Resources mentioned in the podcast: https://www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/ https://www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/decision-making-capacity-and-mental-health-law-the-norwegian-experience-in-conversation-with-jacob-jorem/ Measuring the impact of revised mental health legislation on human rights in Queensland, Australia https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlp.2020.101634 Neeraj S. Gill, Andrew Amos, Hassan Muhsen, Joshua Hatton, Charuka Ekanayake, Steve Kisely, International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, Volume 73, 2020, 101634, ISSN 0160-2527,

What's SHE Up To Now Day 2724? Mental Health, Law Of Attraction, Supersize And Be A Better You! Drop in to get the real scoop--the good, the bad, the ugly, the truth (well my truth anyway). https://facebook.com/beme2thrive #beabetteryouannualchallenge #supersizebusiness #mentalhealth #lawofattraction #thoughtsbecomethings #focusonwants

Did you know the Larimer County Sherriff's Office has a mental health co-responder unit? The unit's teams consist of a deputy and a mental health clinician. Hear directly from a deputy about how these teams work and the difference they're making by helping people who are facing a mental health crisis.

Ken Landau talks with Attorney Jamie A Rosen, a partner in the firm of Meister Seelig and Fein PLLC,  who provides an overview of mental health law. The discussion includes when someone may be voluntary or involuntarily hospitalized for mental health evaluation; and or a treatment period; the nature of the treatment, and when guardianships may need to be set up for such a person.

How do you navigate the overwhelming challenges of supporting a loved one dealing with mental illness or substance abuse when the systems meant to help are failing? And how can you be sure you're making the right choices when it feels like everything is stacked against you? In this powerful episode of Financially Ever After, Stacy Francis sits down with Lisa Herman, a seasoned mental health attorney who guides families through some of life's most difficult situations—mental health crises, substance abuse struggles, and complex family dynamics. Lisa shares her personal journey and professional insight, revealing the emotional and legal challenges that families often face. Together, they discuss the crucial resources and strategies that can make a difference when dealing with a loved one's mental health or addiction issues. Lisa's experience gives a unique perspective on how to act quickly, thoughtfully, and with care in times of crisis. You'll hear them discuss: The challenges of navigating mental health and substance abuse systems, and why it often feels like families are flying blind without proper guidance. Lisa's personal journey of losing her husband to cancer and how it shaped her understanding of crisis and family support. The importance of acting quickly and seriously when a loved one expresses harmful intentions, and how to identify when immediate intervention is needed. The legal mechanisms available to families, including guardianship, Kendra's Law, and the assisted outpatient treatment law to help manage loved ones with severe mental illness. How to avoid enabling destructive behavior while still showing love and support for a family member going through a crisis. The delicate balance between helping someone get the treatment they need while preserving family relationships and communication. Practical advice for reaching out to the right resources, including psychiatric case managers, security personnel, and legal professionals who can step in during critical moments. Resources Lisa Herman on LinkedIn | Email I Phone: 914-607-7010 Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Email FrancisFinancial.com Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!

In contemporary China, people diagnosed with serious mental illnesses have long been placed under the guardianship of close relatives who decide on their hospitalization and treatment. Despite attempts at reforms to ensure patient rights, the 2013 Mental Health Law reinforced the family's rights and responsibilities.  In Between Families and Institutions, Zhiying Ma examines how ideological, institutional, and technological processes shape families' complicated involvement in psychiatric care. Drawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health teams, social work centers, and family support groups as well as interviews with policymakers and activists, Ma maps the workings of what she calls "biopolitical paternalism"--a mode of governance that sees vulnerable individuals as sources of risk, frames risk management as the state's paternalistic intervention, and shifts responsibilities for care and management onto families. Ma outlines the ethical tensions, intimate vulnerabilities in households, and health disparities across the population that biopolitical paternalism produces. By exploring these implications, Ma demonstrates the myriad ways biopower enables, inhibits, and transforms medical care in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

In contemporary China, people diagnosed with serious mental illnesses have long been placed under the guardianship of close relatives who decide on their hospitalization and treatment. Despite attempts at reforms to ensure patient rights, the 2013 Mental Health Law reinforced the family's rights and responsibilities.  In Between Families and Institutions, Zhiying Ma examines how ideological, institutional, and technological processes shape families' complicated involvement in psychiatric care. Drawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health teams, social work centers, and family support groups as well as interviews with policymakers and activists, Ma maps the workings of what she calls "biopolitical paternalism"--a mode of governance that sees vulnerable individuals as sources of risk, frames risk management as the state's paternalistic intervention, and shifts responsibilities for care and management onto families. Ma outlines the ethical tensions, intimate vulnerabilities in households, and health disparities across the population that biopolitical paternalism produces. By exploring these implications, Ma demonstrates the myriad ways biopower enables, inhibits, and transforms medical care in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

In contemporary China, people diagnosed with serious mental illnesses have long been placed under the guardianship of close relatives who decide on their hospitalization and treatment. Despite attempts at reforms to ensure patient rights, the 2013 Mental Health Law reinforced the family's rights and responsibilities.  In Between Families and Institutions, Zhiying Ma examines how ideological, institutional, and technological processes shape families' complicated involvement in psychiatric care. Drawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health teams, social work centers, and family support groups as well as interviews with policymakers and activists, Ma maps the workings of what she calls "biopolitical paternalism"--a mode of governance that sees vulnerable individuals as sources of risk, frames risk management as the state's paternalistic intervention, and shifts responsibilities for care and management onto families. Ma outlines the ethical tensions, intimate vulnerabilities in households, and health disparities across the population that biopolitical paternalism produces. By exploring these implications, Ma demonstrates the myriad ways biopower enables, inhibits, and transforms medical care in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In contemporary China, people diagnosed with serious mental illnesses have long been placed under the guardianship of close relatives who decide on their hospitalization and treatment. Despite attempts at reforms to ensure patient rights, the 2013 Mental Health Law reinforced the family's rights and responsibilities.  In Between Families and Institutions, Zhiying Ma examines how ideological, institutional, and technological processes shape families' complicated involvement in psychiatric care. Drawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health teams, social work centers, and family support groups as well as interviews with policymakers and activists, Ma maps the workings of what she calls "biopolitical paternalism"--a mode of governance that sees vulnerable individuals as sources of risk, frames risk management as the state's paternalistic intervention, and shifts responsibilities for care and management onto families. Ma outlines the ethical tensions, intimate vulnerabilities in households, and health disparities across the population that biopolitical paternalism produces. By exploring these implications, Ma demonstrates the myriad ways biopower enables, inhibits, and transforms medical care in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In contemporary China, people diagnosed with serious mental illnesses have long been placed under the guardianship of close relatives who decide on their hospitalization and treatment. Despite attempts at reforms to ensure patient rights, the 2013 Mental Health Law reinforced the family's rights and responsibilities.  In Between Families and Institutions, Zhiying Ma examines how ideological, institutional, and technological processes shape families' complicated involvement in psychiatric care. Drawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health teams, social work centers, and family support groups as well as interviews with policymakers and activists, Ma maps the workings of what she calls "biopolitical paternalism"--a mode of governance that sees vulnerable individuals as sources of risk, frames risk management as the state's paternalistic intervention, and shifts responsibilities for care and management onto families. Ma outlines the ethical tensions, intimate vulnerabilities in households, and health disparities across the population that biopolitical paternalism produces. By exploring these implications, Ma demonstrates the myriad ways biopower enables, inhibits, and transforms medical care in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

In contemporary China, people diagnosed with serious mental illnesses have long been placed under the guardianship of close relatives who decide on their hospitalization and treatment. Despite attempts at reforms to ensure patient rights, the 2013 Mental Health Law reinforced the family's rights and responsibilities.  In Between Families and Institutions, Zhiying Ma examines how ideological, institutional, and technological processes shape families' complicated involvement in psychiatric care. Drawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health teams, social work centers, and family support groups as well as interviews with policymakers and activists, Ma maps the workings of what she calls "biopolitical paternalism"--a mode of governance that sees vulnerable individuals as sources of risk, frames risk management as the state's paternalistic intervention, and shifts responsibilities for care and management onto families. Ma outlines the ethical tensions, intimate vulnerabilities in households, and health disparities across the population that biopolitical paternalism produces. By exploring these implications, Ma demonstrates the myriad ways biopower enables, inhibits, and transforms medical care in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) is a barrister at 39 Essex Chambers in London, specializing in mental capacity, mental health, and healthcare law. In recognition of his significant contributions beyond the courtroom, Alex was appointed Honorary King's Counsel in March 2022. Beyond his legal practice, Alex is involved in academia and policy development. He serves as a Professor of Practice at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London, and as a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London. Alex has been instrumental in shaping mental health and capacity law policy. He was a consultant to the Law Commission's Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Project and served as the legal adviser to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 in 2018. Today we discuss:What is the purpose of the mental health act? What does it mean to be sectioned? What are the safeguards and appeals available to sectioned patients? How to think about complex questions legally like suicide and assisted dying The pressures mental health professionals face when making legal decisions What is  the legal concept of “Capacity”? Warning: This conversation includes frank discussion about serious matters such as suicide and assisted dying. You can find out more about Alex's work here: https://www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/about-the-author/Further accessible resources regarding the mental health act: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-health-act-1983/mental-health-act-faqs/If you would like to invite Alex to speak at your organisation please email alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com with "Speaking Enquiry" in the subject line.If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcast

Episode 98 of The Fifth Court podcast was recorded LIVE at the Allingham Festival in Donegal, on Friday 8 November 2024.Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL chatted to the amazing Nelofer Pazira, whose life story is quite extraordinary. She has also has recently completed work on the final book of her late husband, the renowned journalist, Robert Fisk.Nelofer Pazira is a remarkable storyteller, journalist, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Born in Afghanistan, Nelofer's life journey has been one of resilience, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of truth. She may be best known for her critically acclaimed film, "Kandahar", which offered a rare, poignant look into the lives of Afghan women under Taliban rule. Her work combines powerful storytelling with deep cultural insights, bringing voices from the margins to the forefront.As a journalist, Nelofer has been a beacon of truth, using her platform to highlight stories of war, displacement, and the human spirit's resilience. Her writings and speeches continue to inspire action and awareness on global humanitarian issues. Her book, "A Bed of Red Flowers: In Search of My Afghanistan", is a deeply personal memoir that sheds light on the complexities of identity, exile, and belonging—a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of Afghanistan's history and culture.Beyond her creative endeavors, Nelofer is a passionate advocate for women's rights, education, and peacebuilding in war-torn regions. Her work reminds us of the power of art and storytelling to foster understanding and change."We are extremely grateful to our sponsors for this episode, Parte and Associates, solicitors, of Baggot Street, Dublin 4, specialists in Elder Law and Mental Health Law."#Storytelling #HumanRights #Filmmaking #Leadership #Advocacy #GlobalVoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Prime Minister's just apologised for decades of child abuse in care, but the Mental Health Act allows the same kind of treatment to be dished out to the mentally unwell

In December 2023, an Army veteran from East Wenatchee was involved in a shooting at a veterans clinic, leading to his sentencing under a new mental health law. Today – we'll explore the details of the case and the implications of the court's decision. And later - Chelan County Public Utility District is looking ahead with a new plan called Imagine 2075, asking customers what the PUD must focus on to improve by the year 2075. To gather feedback, they've launched a survey where customers can rank priorities.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joyce welcomes Holly O'Donnell, CEO, and Megan Schuller, Legal Director, at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law to the show. They will discuss the mission and accomplishments that the Bazelon Center has made for those living with mental health disabilities.

Podcast guest 999 is the author Dr. Mona Sobhani, who holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. She writes about science & spirituality, the psychedelic renaissance, altered states of consciousness, and the transpersonal. She is co-founder of Exploring Consciousness, a community of curious scientists who are seeking to understand consciousness, spirituality, and the nature of our reality. She also served as a scholar for the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe https://amzn.to/3TidUzV Dr. Sobhani's Website https://www.monasobhaniphd.com/ CONTACT: Email: jeff@jeffmarapodcast.com WEBSITE www.jeffmarapodcast.com SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmarapodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmarapodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffmaraP/ JeffMara does not endorse any of his guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect the opinions of the host. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-s-reynolds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-s-reynolds/support

Signs Of Life Radio Airs Tonight With Special Guest Dr. Mona Sabhani! https://conta.cc/3w4YTbA TUNE IN TONIGHT! Thursday, May 30th 8:00 PM Eastern (check your time zone) Host: Bob Ginsberg Guest: Dr. Mona Sabhani Tonight on Signs of Life Radio, Host Bob Ginsberg will be speaking with special guest, Dr. Mona Sabhani! Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist. A former research scientist a the University of Southern California, she holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. She was also a scholar with the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics and her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. Dr. Mona Sobhani is the author of Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe. https://www.monasobhaniphd.com/ Click Here To Listen LIVE Tonight 8 PM Eastern To Ask A Question Or Join The Conversation Call: 1-888-627-6008 or 1-323-744-4831 PLEASE NOTE: These Numbers Are For Interaction With The Hosts ONLY To Listen To The Show Click The Listen Live Link Above Bringing You Evidence of An Afterlife Since 2004 Forever Family Foundation is a global 100%volunteer non-profit, non-sectarian organization that supports the premise that life does not end with physical death, furthers the understanding of Afterlife Science and survival of consciousness, and offers support to the bereaved. Among the active members of the organization and the executive board are scientists, researchers, medical doctors, philosophers and educators who have devoted substantial parts of their careers to the investigation of the survival hypothesis - an existence beyond this physical world.

We answer all your employment questions today on our Legal Clinic courtesy of lawyer Elodie Chalhouob, plus get details on the new mental health law taking effect this month And we focus on short-term rentals on our property segment with Haus & Haus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joyce welcomes Holly O'Donnell, CEO, at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law to the show. Ms. O'Donnell will discuss the mission and accomplishments that the Bazelon Center has made for those living with mental health disabilities.

Ep. 105   In this episode, we have a special guest, Katrina Brees, who is here to talk about a powerful new tool in the fight against suicide: Donna's Law.   Sadly, gun suicides are a major public health concern in the United States. Donna's Law offers a unique approach that empowers individuals and mental health professionals. We'll be diving deep into how it works, its impact on suicide prevention, and how you or someone you know can utilize it.   Have you ever felt overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts? Are you a mental health professional looking for additional resources to help your patients? **Donna's Law** is a revolutionary mental health and gun control initiative designed to prevent gun suicides.   Join us as we sit down with Katrina Brees, a passionate advocate for suicide prevention and the driving force behind Donna's Law. In this interview, we explore: What is Donna's Law and how does it work? Why is it a valuable tool for suicide prevention? How can individuals and mental health professionals utilize Donna's Law? The potential impact of Donna's Law on reducing gun violence in the United States

Ray is a Yale Law School graduate who works as an Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life and an Associate Professor of Law at Albany Law School. On episode 31 Ray Brescia and I delve into his journey from Law School to becoming a passionate advocate in Housing and Mental Health Law—fields that might surprise you. Discover the driving forces behind Ray's commitment to social change and explore the lesser-known avenues within the legal profession.Throughout our conversation, for the 3.637 millionth time, the recurring theme of the Growth Mindset emerges, echoing its significance in both Ray's and my own life experiences. Together, we explore how embracing this mindset has shaped not only our legal careers but also our personal growth, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success.Ray also shares insights into his latest book, "Lawyer Nation: The Past, the Present, and the Future of the American Legal Profession," offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the legal landscape. Don't miss out—tune in and gain valuable perspectives on law, personal development, and the power of a growth-oriented mindset. Plus, be sure to grab a copy of Ray's book, linked below!Ray's Book: https://a.co/d/3ObQhfSRay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-brescia-24bb658 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lawyersinthemaking.substack.com

A new mental health bill in Ireland is expected to be the largest overhaul of the State's mental health laws in decades. Mental Health Reform groups have warned that the current legislation is at odds with international human rights standards. The new legislation would strengthen regulation around people consenting to the type of treatment they receive. It is also expected to regulate Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) as the majority of mental health services in Ireland currently fall outside the scope of regulation set out under the 2021 Act. Andrew McGinley, whose children Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and three-year-old Carla died at the hands of their mother, joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today to discuss why it doesn't go far enough...

Lydia X. Z. Brown is the Director of Public Policy at the National Disability Institute. They have spoken and consulted internationally and throughout the U.S. on a range of topics at the intersections of disability, race, class, gender and sexuality, and has published in numerous scholarly and community publications. Lydia is also a lecturer in disability studies at Georgetown University and founding executive director of the Autistic People of Color Fund. Previously, they served as Policy Counsel at the Center for Democracy & Technology, focusing on disability rights and algorithmic bias; Director of Policy, Advocacy, & External Affairs at the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network; Justice Catalyst Fellow at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law; and Chairperson of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council.

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LA County will wait two years before putting a new mental health law into effect. Details on Senate Bill 43. New film & TV productions are down from last year following the Hollywood strikes. The Clippers' new arena will host 2026's NBA All-Star Game. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

LAist brings you highlights from the 2024 Emmy Awards, delayed by last year's Hollywood strikes. LA County waits to comply with a law that could bring people dealing with mental illness into involuntary treatment. Children under 12 could be banned from playing tackle football. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Joyce welcomes back to the show, Maria Town, President & CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD); Holly O'Donnell, President & CEO, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law; and Peri Jude Radecic, CEO, Disability Rights Pennsylvania. The guests will explain what each of their agencies do and discuss the importance of the upcoming 2024 election and the progress of the REV UP campaign to engage voters for 2024 as we approach next year's election.

Joyce welcomes back to the show, Maria Town, President & CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD); Holly O'Donnell, President & CEO, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law; and Peri Jude Radecic, CEO, Disability Rights Pennsylvania. The guests will explain what each of their agencies do and discuss the importance of the upcoming 2024 election and the progress of the REV UP campaign to engage voters for 2024 as we approach next year's election.

SoCal is under a flood watch through early Friday from a forecasted mega El Niño winter. LA County delays rollout of a new law that expands criteria for involuntary mental health treatment. Tustin students take home dangerous debris from blimp hanger fire. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

A new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will make it easier for low-income teens to access mental health treatment. But some parents are protesting, saying it infringes on their rights as parents. Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED   California's local governments are thinking about staffing up for climate change related challenges. A new report from the nonpartisan group Next 10 tried to gauge how ready the state's local governments are when it comes to dealing with a warming planet. Reporter: Erik Anderson, KPBS

The debate about whether mental health law should be abolished or reformed is one that is highly charged and to which there are no easy solutions. In Mental Health Law: Abolish Or Reform? (Oxford UP, 2021), Dr Kay Wilson does not shy away from these controversial debates. Examining the work that dignity can do, she makes the case for an holistic interpretation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In thinking about mental health reform, she provides a core framework which may guide support and intervention in a way that compels respect for the dignity of the person. This book makes an important contribution to the literature. Its nuanced approach and fearlessness in delving into the hard issues should be required reading for policy makers, lawyers and mental health practitioners.   Dr Kay Wilson is a postdoctoral fellow at the convenor of The Disability Law Network at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. She is also a co-editor of The Future of Mental Health, Disability and Criminal Law, (Routledge, 2023).  Jane Richards is a Lecturer in Law at York Law School, UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The debate about whether mental health law should be abolished or reformed is one that is highly charged and to which there are no easy solutions. In Mental Health Law: Abolish Or Reform? (Oxford UP, 2021), Dr Kay Wilson does not shy away from these controversial debates. Examining the work that dignity can do, she makes the case for an holistic interpretation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In thinking about mental health reform, she provides a core framework which may guide support and intervention in a way that compels respect for the dignity of the person. This book makes an important contribution to the literature. Its nuanced approach and fearlessness in delving into the hard issues should be required reading for policy makers, lawyers and mental health practitioners.   Dr Kay Wilson is a postdoctoral fellow at the convenor of The Disability Law Network at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. She is also a co-editor of The Future of Mental Health, Disability and Criminal Law, (Routledge, 2023).  Jane Richards is a Lecturer in Law at York Law School, UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

The debate about whether mental health law should be abolished or reformed is one that is highly charged and to which there are no easy solutions. In Mental Health Law: Abolish Or Reform? (Oxford UP, 2021), Dr Kay Wilson does not shy away from these controversial debates. Examining the work that dignity can do, she makes the case for an holistic interpretation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In thinking about mental health reform, she provides a core framework which may guide support and intervention in a way that compels respect for the dignity of the person. This book makes an important contribution to the literature. Its nuanced approach and fearlessness in delving into the hard issues should be required reading for policy makers, lawyers and mental health practitioners.   Dr Kay Wilson is a postdoctoral fellow at the convenor of The Disability Law Network at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. She is also a co-editor of The Future of Mental Health, Disability and Criminal Law, (Routledge, 2023).  Jane Richards is a Lecturer in Law at York Law School, UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

The debate about whether mental health law should be abolished or reformed is one that is highly charged and to which there are no easy solutions. In Mental Health Law: Abolish Or Reform? (Oxford UP, 2021), Dr Kay Wilson does not shy away from these controversial debates. Examining the work that dignity can do, she makes the case for an holistic interpretation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In thinking about mental health reform, she provides a core framework which may guide support and intervention in a way that compels respect for the dignity of the person. This book makes an important contribution to the literature. Its nuanced approach and fearlessness in delving into the hard issues should be required reading for policy makers, lawyers and mental health practitioners.   Dr Kay Wilson is a postdoctoral fellow at the convenor of The Disability Law Network at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. She is also a co-editor of The Future of Mental Health, Disability and Criminal Law, (Routledge, 2023).  Jane Richards is a Lecturer in Law at York Law School, UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

The debate about whether mental health law should be abolished or reformed is one that is highly charged and to which there are no easy solutions. In Mental Health Law: Abolish Or Reform? (Oxford UP, 2021), Dr Kay Wilson does not shy away from these controversial debates. Examining the work that dignity can do, she makes the case for an holistic interpretation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In thinking about mental health reform, she provides a core framework which may guide support and intervention in a way that compels respect for the dignity of the person. This book makes an important contribution to the literature. Its nuanced approach and fearlessness in delving into the hard issues should be required reading for policy makers, lawyers and mental health practitioners.   Dr Kay Wilson is a postdoctoral fellow at the convenor of The Disability Law Network at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. She is also a co-editor of The Future of Mental Health, Disability and Criminal Law, (Routledge, 2023).  Jane Richards is a Lecturer in Law at York Law School, UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

The debate about whether mental health law should be abolished or reformed is one that is highly charged and to which there are no easy solutions. In Mental Health Law: Abolish Or Reform? (Oxford UP, 2021), Dr Kay Wilson does not shy away from these controversial debates. Examining the work that dignity can do, she makes the case for an holistic interpretation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In thinking about mental health reform, she provides a core framework which may guide support and intervention in a way that compels respect for the dignity of the person. This book makes an important contribution to the literature. Its nuanced approach and fearlessness in delving into the hard issues should be required reading for policy makers, lawyers and mental health practitioners.   Dr Kay Wilson is a postdoctoral fellow at the convenor of The Disability Law Network at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. She is also a co-editor of The Future of Mental Health, Disability and Criminal Law, (Routledge, 2023).  Jane Richards is a Lecturer in Law at York Law School, UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joyce welcomes The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law's Jill Bazelon, Member of the Board of Trustees, Holly O'Donnell, President & CEO and Eve Hill one of the nation's leading disability rights attorneys, with Brown, Goldstein & Levy to the show. They will discuss plans for their 2023 Bazelon Center Awards Gala Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Washington, DC.

Joyce welcomes The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law's Jill Bazelon, Member of the Board of Trustees, Holly O'Donnell, President & CEO and Eve Hill one of the nation's leading disability rights attorneys, with Brown, Goldstein & Levy to the show. They will discuss plans for their 2023 Bazelon Center Awards Gala Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Washington, DC.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Dom Kelly, Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South, and Jalyn Radziminski, Founder of Count US IN; Commissioner and Vice Chair for Indiana Disability Rights' Protection and Advocacy Services, and Director of Engagement at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.Tune in for an impactful conversation on why it's essential to incorporate disability into all civic and political engagement work. Remember, every issue is a disability issue. If your funding doesn't support the civic participation of disabled people, it's not truly inclusive or intersectional. Dom and Jalyn offer insights and actionable ideas to shift civic engagement toward efforts that centers and honors the perspectives and lived experiences of the disability community.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

This panel will include a variety of perspectives on neurodiversity and developmental disabilities, from autism to schizophrenia. Experts will share their research as well as personal experiences and discuss how to support neurodiverse children and adults and create a more equitable and inclusive society. Sneha Kohli Mathur is the author of Understanding the Lived Experiences of Autistic Adults and a lecturer of Applied Behavior Analysis and Psychology at USC. Considering herself an ally to the disAbility and Autism communities, she started Spectrum Success to support individuals on the autism spectrum while educating neurotypical people on how to create a socially inclusive community. Elyn Saks is the Associate Dean and Orrin B. Evans Professor of Law, professor of Psychology, and professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the USC Gould School of Law, as well as the director of the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics. Her memoir, The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness, describes her struggles with schizophrenia and how she has managed to craft a good life for herself in the face of a dire prognosis. Olga Solomon is an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine and Director of Community Education at the USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Since 2003 she has served as an advisory board member for the Innovative Technology for Autism Initiative (ITA) of Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks foundations. Moderator: Linsey Grunes is assistant professor of occupational therapy at USC and primarily provides instruction in the foundations of pediatric occupational therapy practice. Her teaching contributions also include the development of a course on autism and neurodiversity for the occupational science minor program. Dr. Grunes has 15+ years of clinical experience in various pediatric settings and has served in various leadership and mentoring roles. In her teaching and clinical work, she is a strong advocate for neurodiversity-affirming practices, including forming strong partnerships with neurodiverse communities to guide priorities and outcomes.

Joyce welcomes to the show, Kathy Chamberlain, Director of Development & Special Projects at The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and Jill Bazelon, who proudly serves on the Center's Board of Trustees to help live out the groundbreaking work of her grandfather. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the guests will discuss the prevalent stigma around mental health and the progress that is being made to overcome it by countless Americans with mental health disabilities. They will also discuss Bazelon's 2023 fundraising gala.

Joyce welcomes to the show, Kathy Chamberlain, Director of Development & Special Projects at The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and Jill Bazelon, who proudly serves on the Center's Board of Trustees to help live out the groundbreaking work of her grandfather. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the guests will discuss the prevalent stigma around mental health and the progress that is being made to overcome it by countless Americans with mental health disabilities. They will also discuss Bazelon's 2023 fundraising gala.

We have the most permissive euthanasia laws in the world and it's not something we should be proud of. Individuals with disabilities are wanting to acquire medically assisted death as opposed to getting the supports that our government has promised, because those supports just don't exist. Isabel Grant is a Professor Specializing in Criminal and Mental Health Law at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, and joined Alex to talk about the current programs in place, and what people are saying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist who holds a doctorate from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. A former research scientist at the University of Southern California, she also was a scholar with the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics, and her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. She lives in Los Angeles. Website(s): Check out Mona's website at: monasobhaniphd.com For more typical skeptic podcast interviews go to: youtube.com/c/typicalskeptic anchor.fm/typical-skeptic rokfin.com/typicalskeptic rumble.com/typicalskeptic Natural Shilajit and Ormus Monatomic Gold, use code: ROB And my affiliate link : https://glnk.io/77v6/3 #Psi #afterliferesearch #neuroscience #monasobhani #typical_skeptic #podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/support

This week the books are 'Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe' by Mona Sobhani and ‘YOU -The Public Deceived: The Grand UFO Deception' by Philip Kinsella.Mona Sobhani • Shares data and meta-analysis from a large volume of extremely sophisticated experiments that provide proof for the existence of psi phenomena• Explores evidence of past lives, intuitive knowing, and other spiritual phenomena• Reveals the author's own inexplicable experiences as well as her conversations with scientific colleagues, high-level experts, and government officialsFully indoctrinated into the cult of science, neuroscientist Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., aggressively defended the dogma of scientific beliefs--until a series of life-altering events caused her to reconsider spirituality and psi concepts and launched her into a two-year investigation into the ineffable mysteries of our world.Sharing the extensive research she discovered on past lives, karma, and the complex interactions of mind and matter, the author details her transformation from diehard materialist to open-minded spiritual seeker. She reveals her conversations about spirituality and anomalous occurrences with scientific colleagues as well as high-level experts and government officials who shared data on extremely sophisticated experiments that provided proof for the existence of psi phenomena. She discovered that psi research has been conducted on a grand scale for more than a century--by hundreds of scientists with hundreds of thousands of participants--and that there exists substantial evidence for the reality of psi. She examines meta-analysis of these experiments, such as that of the Ganzfield tests, which showed odds against chance of 12 billion to 1--throwing our current scientific materialist paradigm into question.Providing a deep dive into the literature of psychology, quantum physics, neuroscience, philosophy, and esoteric texts, Sobhani also explores the relationship between psi phenomena, the transcendence of space and time, and spirituality. Culminating with the author's serious reckoning with one of the foundational principles of neuroscience--scientific materialism--this illuminating book shows that the mysteries of human experience go far beyond what the present scientific paradigm can comprehend.BioMona Sobhani, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist. A former research scientist a the University of Southern California, she holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. She was also a scholar with the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics and her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. https://www.amazon.com/Proof-Spiritual-Phenomena-Neuroscientists-Discovery-ebook/dp/B09L8NX6L3/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1663331761&sr=8-1https://monasobhaniphd.com/Philip KinsellaYou have been lied to. UFOs are real and not some figment of the public's imagination which we have been led to believe. This deception has gone on for far too long, and it's time we, the public deceived, fight back.Philip Kinsella brings together several theoretical applications concerning what the UFO phenomenon may represent. Exploring his own ‘alien abduction' which occurred in the winter of 1989, and examining both old and new cases alike, he draws upon several conclusions as to what we may be up against. He informs us that we are dealing with ‘something' which appears to operate on a higher level of conscious awareness, and that a certain species known as the ‘Greys' has given us a variety of clues as to what they are, along with their modus operandi. He also informs us that the media-machine has deliberately orchestrated this coverup to dumb down the masses in an effort to falsify the UFO phenomenon. Our human history, Genesis and sole purpose as humans has been deliberately tampered with by nameless, faceless bureaucrats whose time is running out.We, the public, have a right to the truth. The evidence presented within this book clearly demonstrates that the phenomenon at hand is more complexed than we first imagined. Therefore, a new perspective within our awareness might answer some truly, extraordinary claims.We are NOT alone – never have been. The war for TRUTH is as stronger now that it's ever been before, and Philip believes that the ‘Greys' offer us clues as to not only their reality, but ours also.Philip Kinsella is an Author, a UFO researcher, an abduction experiencer. He is a psychic medium and clairvoyant. He co-hosts a radio show with his twin on the Paranormal UK Radio Network, called ‘TWIN SOULS,' which is broadcast monthly. https://www.amazon.com/YOU-PUBLIC-DECEIVED-Grand-Deception-ebook/dp/B08PS7SFRQ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1663319650&sr=8-1https://www.thekinsellatwins.com/https://www.facebook.com/Philipkinsella11https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast

This week I am talking to Mona Sobhani about her book 'Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe'.• Shares data and meta-analysis from a large volume of extremely sophisticated experiments that provide proof for the existence of psi phenomena• Explores evidence of past lives, intuitive knowing, and other spiritual phenomena• Reveals the author's own inexplicable experiences as well as her conversations with scientific colleagues, high-level experts, and government officialsFully indoctrinated into the cult of science, neuroscientist Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., aggressively defended the dogma of scientific beliefs--until a series of life-altering events caused her to reconsider spirituality and psi concepts and launched her into a two-year investigation into the ineffable mysteries of our world.Sharing the extensive research she discovered on past lives, karma, and the complex interactions of mind and matter, the author details her transformation from diehard materialist to open-minded spiritual seeker. She reveals her conversations about spirituality and anomalous occurrences with scientific colleagues as well as high-level experts and government officials who shared data on extremely sophisticated experiments that provided proof for the existence of psi phenomena. She discovered that psi research has been conducted on a grand scale for more than a century--by hundreds of scientists with hundreds of thousands of participants--and that there exists substantial evidence for the reality of psi. She examines meta-analysis of these experiments, such as that of the Ganzfield tests, which showed odds against chance of 12 billion to 1--throwing our current scientific materialist paradigm into question.Providing a deep dive into the literature of psychology, quantum physics, neuroscience, philosophy, and esoteric texts, Sobhani also explores the relationship between psi phenomena, the transcendence of space and time, and spirituality. Culminating with the author's serious reckoning with one of the foundational principles of neuroscience--scientific materialism--this illuminating book shows that the mysteries of human experience go far beyond what the present scientific paradigm can comprehend.BioMona Sobhani, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist. A former research scientist a the University of Southern California, she holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. She was also a scholar with the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics and her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. https://www.amazon.com/Proof-Spiritual-Phenomena-Neuroscientists-Discovery-ebook/dp/B09L8NX6L3/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1663331761&sr=8-1https://monasobhaniphd.com/https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

• Shares data and meta-analysis from a large volume of extremely sophisticated experiments that provide proof for the existence of psi phenomena• Explores evidence of past lives, intuitive knowing, and other spiritual phenomena• Reveals the author's own inexplicable experiences as well as her conversations with scientific colleagues, high-level experts, and government officialsNeuroscientist Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., details her transformation from diehard materialist to open-minded spiritual seeker and shares the extensive research she discovered on past lives, karma, and the complex interactions of mind and matter. She reveals her conversations about spirituality, consciousness, and anomalous occurrences with scientific colleagues as well as high-level experts and government officials, as she searched for proof of a meaningful cosmos. She discovered that psi research has been conducted on a grand scale for more than a century--by hundreds of scientists with hundreds of thousands of participants--and that there exists substantial evidence for the reality of psi. She examines meta-analyses of these experiments, such as that of the Ganzfield tests, which showed the odds against chance of 12 billion to 1--throwing our current scientific materialist paradigm into question.Providing a deep dive into the literature of psychology, quantum physics, neuroscience, philosophy, and esoteric texts, Sobhani also explores the relationship between psi phenomena, the transcendence of space and time, and spirituality. Culminating with the author's serious reckoning with one of the foundational principles of neuroscience--scientific materialism-- this illuminating book shows that the mysteries of human experience go far beyond what the present scientific paradigm can comprehend and leaves open the possibility of a participatory, meaningful Universe.Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist who holds a doctorate from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. A former research scientist at the University of Southern California, she also was a scholar with the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics, and her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. She lives in Los Angeles.https://monasobhaniphd.com/

Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist who holds a doctorate from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. A former research scientist at the University of Southern California, she also was a scholar with the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics, and her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. She lives in Los Angeles. https://monasobhaniphd.com/