Podcasts about Treatment Advocacy Center

Send us a textGeri Clark, Resource and Advocacy Manager at Treatment Advocacy Center, shares her devastating journey of losing her son to severe mental illness while navigating a broken treatment system that wouldn't help until it was too late. She reveals critical gaps in our mental health system and explains how legal barriers, misunderstood medical conditions, and insufficient family support create deadly consequences for those with severe psychiatric disorders.• Son experienced his first psychotic break at 19 while attending college on a debate scholarship• After a four-year struggle with severe mental illness, her son took his own life in 2019• Anosognosia is a neurobiological symptom where the brain cannot perceive its own illness• Current mental health system requires evidence of harm before providing involuntary treatment• Treatment standards based on legal criteria rather than medical need lead to preventable tragedies• Insurance companies create "ghost networks" of mental health providers who aren't actually available• Families are often excluded from treatment decision-making despite being primary caregivers• Prolonged exposure to untreated psychosis causes brain damage and reduces recovery chances• Some states now include psychiatric deterioration in their criteria for involuntary treatment• Treatment Advocacy Center works to develop grassroots advocates pursuing legislative change• Mental health crises receive far less urgent response than medical emergencies like strokesIf you know anyone who would like to tell their story, send them to tonymantor.com and contact us so they can be a guest on our show. Tell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me? The World, the conversations we're having, and the inspiration our guests give to show that you are not alone in this world.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

Send us a textLeslie Carpenter, co-founder of Iowa Mental Health Advocacy and Legislative Advocacy Manager at the Treatment Advocacy Center, shares her journey from concerned mother to dedicated mental health advocate after her son was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder 19 years ago. She discusses the barriers families face when seeking help for loved ones with severe mental illness and her multi-level approach to creating systemic change.• Leslie advocates at both state and national levels, tracking legislation across all 50 states• Mental health reform requires community-based collaboration, state-level policy changes, and federal action• Creating empathy for those with severe mental illness requires sharing stories and humanizing affected individuals• Current laws often prevent intervention until someone becomes dangerous, causing unnecessary suffering• Progress is happening with Crisis Intervention Team training for police and mental health courts• First responders, including 911 operators, need specialized training to properly handle mental health crises• The 988 crisis line offers an alternative to 911 for mental health emergencies• Hope is crucial - people with severe mental illness can attend college, build careers, and lead fulfilling lives with proper treatmentIf you know anyone who would like to share their story on Why Not Me? The World, send them to TonyMantor.com/Contact. Please tell everyone everywhere about our show and the inspiration our guests provide.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

Send us a textKatie R. Dale shares her journey from hospital patient to mental health author and advocate, offering insights into living with bipolar disorder type 1 with psychotic features and how writing became her path to healing and helping others.• Started blogging in 2014 after hospitalization as self-therapy before expanding into professional advocacy• Wrote memoir "But Deliver Me From Crazy" chronicling her experiences from teen years through mid-twenties• Found writing helped process intense memories of psychosis and mania with "crystal clear" recall• Recommends OARS approach for supporting loved ones: Open questions, Affirm feelings, Reflect understanding, Summarize conversations• Shares practical coping strategies including 15-minute time management blocks and tactile comfort objects• Emphasizes importance of medication (calls hers "magic pill") while noting finding the right one often requires patience• Currently working on faith-based books exploring the distinction between psychotic voices and spiritual experiences• Maintains hope is possible despite invisible illness through proper treatment, support systems and faithResources available at katierdalecom/resources including downloadable support guides and connections to organizations like National Shattering Silence Coalition, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Fresh Hope for Mental Health.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

A new report from the Treatment Advocacy Center shows that Iowa is last in the country for the number of state psychiatric beds, offering only two per 100,000 residents.

There is much good news from Delight in Disorder Ministries. Kevin Earleybird Earley has been appointed Associate Producer for Revealing Voices. He will also serve as co-host. This episode is a sneak preview of some of what lies ahead. The long-anticipated, eagerly awaited book Hope for Troubled Minds: Tributes to People with Brain Illnesses and Their Loved Ones will be released November 1. The 300+ page book is filled with letters, poems, and song lyrics from over 100 contributors. Until October 1, 2023, pre-orders for books signed by Tony Roberts can be placed at this link:https://delightindisorder.org/hftm-preorder/ The photo was taken by mental health advocate Linda Mimms at the 25th Anniversary Gala of Treatment Advocacy Center.

There is much good news from Delight in Disorder Ministries. Kevin Earleybird Earley has been appointed Associate Producer for Revealing Voices. He will also serve as co-host. This episode is a sneak preview of some of what lies ahead. The long-anticipated, eagerly awaited book Hope for Troubled Minds: Tributes to People with Brain Illnesses and Their Loved Ones will be released November 1. The 300+ page book is filled with letters, poems, and song lyrics from over 100 contributors. Until October 1, 2023, pre-orders for books signed by Tony Roberts can be placed at this link:https://delightindisorder.org/hftm-preorder/ The photo was taken by mental health advocate Linda Mimms at the 25th Anniversary Gala of Treatment Advocacy Center.

Guest: Kathy Day, Senior Family Resource and Advocacy Manager,Treatment advocacy centerIn her role as the senior family resources and advocacy manager at Treatment Advocacy Center*, Kathy Day helps families across the country find resources and strategies to work within the system of mental healthcare for their loved ones who have severe mental illnesses. She supports, coaches, strategizes, and listens to people whose loved ones live with SMI. She helps families help their loved ones help themselves. Kathy shares her own journey through the process of getting her family member conserved in CA on her public Facebook blog, Broken.We Ask:What 2 or 3 things would you most like families to know as you tell us about your work?The immediate catalyst was when a listener asked us to address: why do so many people with schizophrenia "choose" to live on the street? What are your thoughts? (Related issues:  Anosognosia, Substance abuse, Criminalization)Are there other reasons family members contact you?What have you found helps families most?What help and tips can you offer  families who have family members living on the street?Any success stories?What resources do you most often refer people to?How did you get into this work (a bit of your story),?*The Treatment Advocacy Center is dedicated to eliminating legal and other barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness. The organization promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.Links:DayK@treatmentadvocacycenter.orghttps://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/“Broken” Blog:www.facebook.com/ourbrokensystemTAC Gala:https://tac25thanniversarygala.org/Want us to cover a topic? comment to share?Facebook page @Schizophrenia3Moms@SZ3MomsTrenches -  twitterRandye Kaye -Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (“Ben Behind his Voices”, “Happier Made Simple”)Miriam Feldman – Artist, Mom, Author “He Came in With It”Mindy Greiling – member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. Activist, Legislator, Author (“Fix What You Can“)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To shed some light on this important issue, join host Ali Lightfoot for a 1 hour special, Getting Help – The State of Mental Health Care. In this program, we'll look into the impact Laura's Law has had on our mental healthcare system, explore advances in scientific research and treatment and look at the challenges of delivering and receiving care for those experiencing serious mental illness.The Nevada County Mobile Crisis Team talks about what is being done in Nevada County to better integrate public health response with law enforcement.Members of a local advocacy and support group – the National Alliance on Mental Illness or NAMI shares resources for families navigating a complicated mental healthcare system to get help for their loved ones. Lisa Dailey,  the executive director of the Treatment Advocacy Center talks about what is being done to improve state and federal civil commitment laws and Dr. Thomas Insel, a national leader in mental health research and policy talks about his work as special advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Mental Health Care in California.

In 2019, a young Black man named Miles Hall was experiencing a mental health crisis at his home in Walnut Creek, California. His mother called 911 for help - and he was shot by police shortly after their arrival. The Treatment Advocacy Center says one in four deaths caused by police brutality involved victims struggling with their mental health. On this special episode of Start Here, producer Madeleine Wood meets Miles' family, and goes on a ride-along with Oakland's MACRO program, which was created to prevent people experiencing mental illness being criminalized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a PBS News Hours article, it stated that a 2015 report from the Treatment Advocacy Center showed people with untreated mental illnesses are 16 times more likely to be shot and killed by police.Renee Davis, was a 23 year old Native American woman living on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation in Washington State, when in October 2016 police responded to her home to check on her welfare. Despite various reports contradicting the events of that night, what we know for sure is that Renee tragically lost her life.For links to information found for this episode:https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/home-page/71-featured-articles/2976-people-with-untreated-mental-illness-16-times-more-likely-to-be-killed-by-law-enforcement-https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mental-health-disorder-statistics?amp=truehttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contagious_shootingPolice say Renee Davis, a pregnant Native American woman, was fatally shot after refusing to disarm | PBS NewsHourKUOW - Missing and murdered indigenous women get spotlight: Washington task force to examine dataRemembering Renee Davis: Mother, Cultural Advocate, Victim of Police Violence by Rae Rose — Last Real Indians'No More Stolen Sisters' highlights the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls | WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPRKUOW - Pregnant mom calls for help, ends up killed by police. Her tribe wants answers

Tony Roberts and co-host, Laura Pogliano, talk with Kathy Day, MPA. Kathy is currently the caregiver, advocate, and conservator for her family member who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2010. She is active in local, state, and national advocacy to promote the need for family involvement for their loved ones' mental healthcare. Her experience in advocacy and the personal experience in navigating the system of mental healthcare gives her a unique perspective on the challenges families encounter when searching for resources for their loved ones. In September of 2021, Kathy joined the team at the Treatment Advocacy Center as the senior family liaison. In this role, Kathy locates resources for families across the country to assist and coach them to find help for their family members. Kathy co-manages Facebook support pages and writes a blog about her experiences navigating the system of care. It's called Broken and you can find it here: www.facebook.com/ourbrokensystem.

Tony Roberts and co-host, Laura Pogliano, talk with Kathy Day, MPA. Kathy is currently the caregiver, advocate, and conservator for her family member who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2010. She is active in local, state, and national advocacy to promote the need for family involvement for their loved ones' mental healthcare. Her experience in advocacy and the personal experience in navigating the system of mental healthcare gives her a unique perspective on the challenges families encounter when searching for resources for their loved ones. In September of 2021, Kathy joined the team at the Treatment Advocacy Center as the senior family liaison. In this role, Kathy locates resources for families across the country to assist and coach them to find help for their family members. Kathy co-manages Facebook support pages and writes a blog about her experiences navigating the system of care. It's called Broken and you can find it here: www.facebook.com/ourbrokensystem.

According to NAMI, there is an undeniable and growing mental health crisis that demands both attention and action. Covid-19 has only made things worse.Nearly 2 in 5 adults struggled with mental health issues in 2020, compared to about 1 in 5 adults before the pandemic. Among adults with mental illness, only 46% received treatment in 2020, a number that is far lower among Black Americans (37%), Hispanic/Latinx (35%) and Asian Americans (21%).The crisis is especially acute among youth and young adults, as trends that had already predated the pandemic have turned even more ominous. In 2020, 75% of people aged 18–24 reported at least one mental health or substance use concern. In 2021, emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts were 51% higher among adolescent girls than in 2020.Today's guests are working to make things better for their fellow students who have mental illness issues.They are Mindy's cousin's daughter, Claire Orth, who just graduated from the University of North Dakota, and Taylor Keane, her granddaughter, who will graduate from high school in Washington D.C. in two weeks. 1.Please introduce yourself and share how you became interested in mental illness.2. What do you see on your respective campuses so far as fellow students experiencing mental illnesses? Could you give a specific example?3. How have those observations/experiences inspired you to help? (Claire took some training at her school so she could better help fellow students and chose schizophrenia for her senior capstone projects. Taylor also chose mental illness for a school project and for her Youth In Government legislation. She's currently doing an internship at the Treatment Advocacy Center where she is focusing on youth.)4. All of us wrote in our books about missing early signs of our sons' illnesses. Do you think your friends' parents today are doing any better? 5. What would you say to parents whose children are in high school or college and experiencing signs of mental illness? 6. Are your friends aware that young people who smoke marijuana are five times more likely to have psychosis? 7. Have you noticed anything that your schools have done that have helped students? Is mental illness part of the curriculum? School support staff?Links:https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/Want us to cover a topic? comment to share?Facebook page @Schizophrenia3Moms@SZ3MomsTrenches -  twitterRandye Kaye -Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (“Ben Behind his Voices”, “Happier Made Simple”)Miriam Feldman – Artist, Mom, Author “He Came in With It”Mindy Greiling – member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. Activist, Legislator, Author (“Fix What You Can“)  

Brian Stettin, Policy Director of the Treatment Advocacy Center and a former Assistant Attorney General discusses mental health with Frank Morano.

Brian Stettin, Policy Director of the Treatment Advocacy Center and a former Assistant Attorney General discusses mental health with Frank Morano.

 Focus on BIPOC Mental Health Challenges and Outreach - guest, Sabah Muhammad, DJ Jaffe AdvocateSabah has a brother with mental illness, and is an advocate for him, and more: she  is legislative and policy counsel with Treatment Advocacy Center (see episode 31).SMI is challenging enough, but what does racial inequality add to the picture? Sabah references one of her favorite quotes: "Racism isn't the shark in the water, it is the water." Or: is it more like smog, that we can each do something to help clear?According to evermindgroup.com, “Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are impacted both in terms of increased risk for mental health problems and in their access to mental health care. Unfortunately, systemic barriers and inequities prevent those in BIPOC communities from receiving the behavioral health treatment they need. When BIPOC communities are disproportionately affected during moments of national crisis, this problem is exacerbated. “Is the system imbalanced? Biased?Let's find out.Questions:Tell us your story and why you do the work you do.Tell us about your recent report on inequities in diversion programs.What other inequities do you see?Does the current mental health system's often poor treatment of families especially harm families of color?Are there any ways our podcast could be more welcoming to BIPOC people? Should we publicize your podcast in any way? If so, how?Links:https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensionshttps://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/Who Are the 3 Moms?Want us to cover a topic? Ask us a question? Facebook page @Schizophrenia3MomsRandye Kaye -Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (“Ben Behind his Voices”)Miriam Feldman – Artist, Mom, Author “He Came in With It”Mindy Greiling – member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. Activist, Legislator, Author (“Fix What You Can“)     

Lack of involuntary treatment, hospital bed shortages, anosognosia, criminalization of mental illness, public service costs…Where do we turn when we need to change the system of mental illness treatment? How to break open the barriers? How do we advocate for change?The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating legal and other barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness.  The organization promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The Stanley Medical Research Institute is a fully integrated supporting organization to the Treatment Advocacy Center. Ex. Dir. Lisa Dailey , Treatment Advocacy Center -Lisa Dailey is the executive director of the Treatment Advocacy Center, leading an energetic team to improve state and federal civil commitment laws and promote evidence-based policies to positively affect those with severe mental illness. Lisa joined the Treatment Advocacy Center in 2015, bringing many years of nonprofit policy and advocacy experience. Her prior work includes the representation of refugees seeking asylum in the United States and many years of experience as a litigator in the areas of human rights and civil liberties.Lisa's personal story about why she advocates for people with serious mental illnessWhat are the main issues facing those with serious mental illness and their families? -Why was the Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) started? How has it evolved?An inside glimpse of Dr. E. Fuller Torrey, TAC's founder, author ofSurviving SchizophreniaWhat has TAC had the most success with? (Thank you for your advocacy to ensure people like our sons could get COVID vaccines.) What has been hardest?Tell us about TAC's Grading the States. We're from Connecticut, Minnesota and Washington.What is TAC's relationship with NAMI?Recently hired a parent advocate, Kathy Day. What will she be doing that is new to TAC?Links:Twitter: @lisadaileyTAC Sign up for Research Weekly, new legislative Advocacy newsletter, morehttps://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/ Who Are the 3 Moms?Want us to cover a topic? Ask us a question? Facebook page @Schizophrenia3MomsRandye Kaye -Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (“Ben Behind his Voices”)Miriam Feldman – Artist, Mom, Author “He Came in With It”Mindy Greiling – member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. Activist, Legislator, Author (“Fix What You Can“)    

We talk with Betsy Johnson of the Treatment Advocacy Center about Cuyahoga County's Assisted Outpatient Treatment program (AOT), a voluntary, supportive program that has been a godsend to families of people with severe mental illness who have frequent emergency hospital admissions, experience homelessness, incur legal involvement or experience other severe and even life-threatening consequences due to untreated mental illness.

Mr. Thrive goes deeper into the discussion of mental disorder by talking with internet entrepreneur and interactive storyteller Matthew Schutzner. Matthew is a programmer working on technology that promotes interactive storytelling. While doing this, Matthew copes with Bipolar I disorder making the best of his traits and constantly adapting to his needs. ----------- GUEST: Matthew Schutzner: Discord: MadMonkey#2000 | IG, Twitch, Twitter @akamadmonkey HOST: Chaz Volk | IG, Twitter, FB @MrThriveMedia | Chaz@MrThrive.com ----------- Interested in learning about mental health? Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 Autism Self Advocacy - https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Brain and Behavior Research Foundation - https://www.bbrfoundation.org/ Bring Change to Mind - https://bringchange2mind.org/ Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) - http://www.gmhc.org/ International Bipolar Foundation - https://ibpf.org/ Jed Foundation - http://jedfoundation.org/ Mental Health America - http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ National Alliance on Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/ National Council on Aging - https://www.ncoa.org NEDA - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Project Sanctuary - https://projectsanctuary.us/ Project Semicolon - https://projectsemicolon.com/ RAD (referral aggregator database) Remedy - https://radremedy.org/ Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America - https://sardaa.org/ The Trevor Project - http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ To Write Love on Her Arms - https://twloha.com/ Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors - http://www.taps.org/ Trans Lifeline - http://www.translifeline.org/ Treatment Advocacy Center - http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/ ----------- This is a Mr. Thrive Media production. | www.MrThrive.com | email: Chaz@MrThrive.com | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @mrthrivemedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/starsoftomorrow/support

I share my thoughts on the findings from the study "Road Runners" via Treatment Advocacy Center.  Key findings can be found on:https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/road-runnersAn average of 10% of law enforcement agencies’ total budgets was spent responding to and transporting persons with mental illness in 2017.The average distance to transport an individual in mental illness crisis to a medical facility was 5 times farther than the distance to transport them to jail. Nationwide, an estimated $918 million was spent by law enforcement on transporting people with severe mental illness in 2017.The amount of time spent transporting people with mental illness by law enforcement agency survey respondents in 2017 sums to 165,295 hours, or more than 18 years.21% of total law enforcement staff time was used to respond to and transport individuals with mental illness in 2017.Law enforcement officers waited significantly longer — almost 2.5 hours longer — when dropping a person off at a medical facility than if transporting to a jail.Some officers reported having to wait with the individual for 72 hours or more until a bed becomes available.Survey respondents drove a total of 5,424,212 miles transporting individuals with serious mental illness in 2017 — the equivalent of driving around the Earth’s equator more than 217 times.The report was released in partnership with the National Sheriffs' Association and the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police and funded by the Achelis and Bodman Foundation.

In this episode, recorded at the 2019 Crisis Residential Conference, Dr. Debra Pinals presents on the importance of a behavioral health crisis continuum in effective service delivery, as well as lessons learned from other countries in mental health policy. Dr. Debra Pinals is the medical director of behavioral health and forensic programs for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Pinals is also a clinical adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School. She serves as the director of the Program in Psychiatry, Law, and Ethics and as a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Pinals has also written several seminal papers on the behavioral health crisis continuum in collaboration with the National Association for State Mental Health Program Directors and the Treatment Advocacy Center. Download the NASMHPD/TAC papers for free at www.nasmhpd.org.

In this episode we discuss the various aspects of Reentry, especially as they relate to persons with mental illness. We cover the reentry of insanity acquittals, as well as former inmates and explore the numerous issues that impede that process. Check out all of our episodes at Forensic InService **Mature Content** We mention both the Treatment Advocacy Center and the Vera Institute of Justice several times. Both of these organizations do amazing work. Please visit their site and check them out! Please also check out our interview with John Snook, executive director of the Treatment Advocacy Center.   Our podcast can also be found on most major platforms, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Google Play Music, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, & Radio.com. Several of our episodes are also available with captioning on YouTube  (audio only).   Follow me on Twitter @StephenKoonz   Forensic InService podcast is produced under Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). Our artwork was created by Jenn Koonz, Ph.D., and our theme music was created by Adam Price—both are used with permission.   Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our podcast, please tell a friend and subscribe. You can take part in our show a couple of different ways. You can leave a message, write a blog post, or even be a guest on the show!

  Dinah Miller, MD, returns to the MDedge Psychcast, this time to do a Masterclass lecture on involuntary commitment. Dr. Miller is coauthor of “Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care.” She has a private practice and is assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins University, both in Baltimore. In addition, Dr. Miller is a columnist for Clinical Psychiatry News and serves on the editorial advisory boards of CPN and MDedge Psychiatry. Timestamps: This week in Psychiatry (00:37) Masterclass lecture (02:00) Dr. RK (40:50) This week in Psychiatry: Duloxetine 'sprinkle' launches for patients with difficulty swallowing by Christopher Palmer Drizalma Sprinkle (duloxetine delayed-release capsule) has launched for the treatment of various neuropsychiatric and pain disorders in patients with difficulty swallowing. Overview of the involuntary commitment debate Four main controversies surround involuntary treatment First, standards for involuntary commitment vary by state; most states require that a person be diagnosed with a mental illness and is imminently dangerous to self or others. Some states extend their parameters to include those who are “gravely disabled” or need of psychiatric treatment. Second, as involuntary beds decrease, there is no place for involuntary treatment. Third, involuntary treatment includes outpatient civil commitment (OCC), and policy groups differ in their opinions of involuntary inpatient and outpatient treatments. Laws defining the need and amount of mandated outpatient services vary, based on geographical area. Also, outpatient commitment is difficult to enforce. The final controversy addresses a patient’s right to refuse treatment with medication. Groups hold wide-ranging positions along policy spectrum The Treatment Advocacy Center is a strong proponent of involuntary hospitalization. The group advocates for more state hospital beds in the United States, monitors the number of state hospital beds, proposes an involuntary standard of based on need for treatment, and argues that anosognosia justifies involuntary hospitalization. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a grassroots organization founded by parents of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and initially represented a view in favor of involuntary hospitalization based on protecting those with SMI. However, as NAMI has grown to represent a broad swath of people with mental illness, the organization has struggled with whether it represents the interests of people with SMI only or a broader group of people with any mental illness. The American Psychiatric Association holds the middle ground, identifying dangerousness as the standard of involuntary care. In 2015, the APA released a carefully worded stance in support of outpatient commitment on a limited basis. Organizations strongly against involuntary treatment include the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, whose mission is to protect and advance the rights of adults and children with mental illness. The Bazelon Center opposes anything that restricts the rights of people with mental illness. The recovery movement, which developed as a backlash against the perceived paternalism of psychiatry, prioritizes the mental health consumer’s autonomy with an emphasis on peer support and being proactive in health care choices. On the antipsychiatry spectrum are the groups MindFreedom International and the Citizens Commission on Human Rights. Both of those groups oppose involuntary treatment. Violence and mental illness In the community, psychiatric illness is thought to be responsible for 4% of total violence and 7%-10% of murders. The MacArthur Foundation investigated rates of violence in people with mental illness 10 weeks after an inpatient hospitalization. It found that, compared with community samples, people with mental illness following hospitalization have higher rates of violence. The rate of violence was 8% for people with schizophrenia, 15% for bipolar disorder, 18% for depression, and 23% for personality disorder. Twenty weeks after discharge, patients with more treatment contacts were less likely to be violent. Mental illness does not belong in conversations about violence prevention because violence is more strongly correlated with substance use, anger, and early exposure to violence. Thus, mass murder cannot be prevented with forced care or institutionalization. The case is less clear for involuntary treatment for suicide prevention. For example, we know that two-thirds of gun deaths are suicides; however, we do not have statistics to elucidate whether involuntary hospitalization would prevent suicides. Final thoughts Involuntary hospitalization should be the treatment choice of last resort. A psychiatrist should pursue careful assessment with as many sources as possible and strongly suggest alternatives, such as voluntary hospitalization. Involuntary hospitalization could be less traumatizing by implementing steps such as reducing forced treatments, minimizing seclusion and restraints, asking patients for feedback at the end of their stays, and acknowledging that involuntary treatment is difficult. Involuntary care would be less necessary if voluntary care were easier to access earlier in an illness to avoid crisis and hospitalization.   References Miller D and Hanson A. “Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care” (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016). Torrey EF et al. The MacArthur Violence Risk Study revisited: Two views ten years after its initial publication. Psychiatr Serv. 2008 Feb 1;59(2):147-52. Testa M and West SG. Civil commitment in the United States. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2010 Oct;7(10):30-40. For more MDedge Podcasts, go to mdedge.com/podcasts Email the show: podcasts@mdedge.com Interact with us on Twitter: @MDedgePsych  

SUMMARY In this episode we discuss the interplay between mental illness & substance abuse and how this interplay affects negative outcomes. Dr. Prices provides a comparison between serious mental illness and personality disorders, and together we review general risk factors, policy issues, and provide and overview of substance abuse. MATURE THEME References for this episode: https://timeline.com/willowbrook-the-institution-that-shocked-a-nation-into-changing-its-laws-c847acb44e0d Treatment Advocacy Center: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/evidence-and-research  The Vera Institute: https://www.vera.org/research The Albany County Mobile Crisis Team: https://www.nyconnects.ny.gov/services/mobile-crisis-team-omh-pr-705206901019   Previous episodes referred to: Insanity Defense (S2, E2): https://forensicinservice.com/episodes/the-insanity-defense/ Psychopathy (S1, E2): https://forensicinservice.com/episodes/psychopathy/ Interview with John Snook of the Treatment Advocacy Center (S2, E1): https://forensicinservice.com/episodes/interview-with-john-snook-of-the-treatment-advocacy-center/ Other related episodes: Mental Illness & Violence (S1, E5): https://forensicinservice.com/episodes/mental-illness-violence/ A General Discussion on Risk (S1, E3): https://forensicinservice.com/episodes/a-general-discussion-on-risk/ Artwork & Music: Our artwork was hand-painted by Jenn Koonz, Ph.D. and used with her permission - digitalized by Steve Koonz. Our theme music was composed and performed by Adam Price, used with permission. Our transition music was composed and performed by Steve Koonz. License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

TODAY’S TOPIC The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness. The organization promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Mr. Snook is the executive director of the Treatment Advocacy Center. He has more than 15 years of policy and advocacy experience at both the federal and state levels. Prior to joining the Treatment Advocacy Center, John Snook worked on policy issues at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and at Habitat for Humanity International. Mr. Snook is a staunch advocate of mental illness reform, working first with the West Virginia Supreme Court on mental health issues and then at the Treatment Advocacy Center. He received his J.D. from the George Mason School of Law and his B.A. from Washington & Jefferson College. This conversation focuses on: Police encounters with persons with mental illness Assisted Outpatient Treatment Access to mental health care Diversion The conversation was recorded on April 26, 2019 & May 15, 2019. RESOURCES & LINKS The Treatment Advocacy Center: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/ The Treatment Advocacy Center’s Background Papers: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/evidence-and-research/learn-more-about John Snook’s Bio: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/about-us/staff/3187 ANNOUNCEMENTS Please visit us & subscribe at https://forensicinservice.com For closed caption please visit https://forensicinservice.com/videos EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE USED IN THIS EPISODE Steve Koonz. used an Audio Technica ATR2005 microphone, running its XLR cable into a Mackie Mix 8 and its USB cable into a HP Envy laptop. Both the Mackie Mix 8 (Main Out L) & the HP Envy (Headphone Jack) were then routed to the left and right channels of a Zoom H4n Pro digital recorder. For editing purposes, the digital recorder was set up to record the channels independent of the other. Steve Koonz used Google Voice for the call. The show was edited in Audacity and Auphonic. We do not have an affiliate relationship with any of these companies mentioned here. CITATIONS Our artwork, Blocked Thoughts, was handpainted by Steve Koonz’s daughter Jenn Koonz, Ph.D. It was then digitalized with our logo by Steve K. Jenn’s work is used with her permission. Our intro and outro music was written and produced by Adam Price. Adam’s father is Dr. Stephen Price--co-host of our show. Adam’s music was used with his permission. This episode was recorded and produced by Steve Koonz. Forensic InService podcast is licensed under Creative Commons (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0). You are free to copy and redistribute this material in any medium or format. These freedoms cannot be revoked for as long as you follow the license terms. You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate whether changes were made, and, if so, you shall not suggest that we endorse those changes. You shall not use this material for commercial purposes, and any derivatives created from this material may not be distributed. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode  

There aren't enough content warnings in the world for the story of Ed Kemper and Herbert Mullin, two serial killers who simultaneously stalked Santa Cruz in 1972 and 1973. Kemper posed as a wanna-be cop and Good Samaritan to lure hitchhikers into his car and do horrific things to his victims. Mullin believed his murders were human sacrifices to prevent earthquakes. Their paths eventually crossed.This episode, clinical psychologist Dr. John Meigs joins us to talk about how to stop the next Ed Kemper or Herbert Mullin. Both men have been diagnosed with the same mental illness, and we discuss whether better detection and treatment of serious mental illness in this country could prevent mass killings.We can't stress enough that most people with mental illnesses will never behave violently. As Dr. Meigs explains, they're far more likely to suffer a stressful and difficult effort to manage or overcome the situation. Illnesses don't discriminate, and any of us could suffer mental illness. So we need to remove the stigma attached to seeking help.But Kemper and Mullin are extreme outliers. And the failure to diagnose and treat similarly dangerous people could be calamitous. The mental health group the Treatment Advocacy Center reports that "at least one third of mass killings are carried out by individuals with untreated serious mental illness" -- a finding that cries out for better treatment.We talk this episode about whether our current emphasis on punishment over prevention makes sense. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this mini episode we discuss what brought us to podcasting and why podcasting is a good medium for professionals to use to build communities, develop a professional voice, disseminate information, and for branding. More and more professionals are utilizing social media, such as Twitter, blogs, Facebook, etc. Podcasts are an excellent alternative or supplement to existing online activities. Toward the goal of encouraging others we talk briefly about our trials and tribulations as we learned to work microphones and other audio gear. When we began this endeavor neither of us had any footprint on the Internet to speak of but through hard work, some fun, as well as considerable frustration we've been able to produce this podcast for a year.  What gear’s involved? For this episode, Dr. Price used an Audio Technica AT 2005 microphone (approx. $100), an iPad, and an iRig2 (approx. $40) to interface with the iPad. Steve Koonz also used an Audio Technica AT 2005 microphone, an iPhone 8, an iRig2, as well as a Mackie Mix8 (approx. $90), and a Zoom H4n Pro digital recorder (approx. $200). We did the call over FaceTime. Dr. Price was recorded remotely. Neither of us have any affiliation with any of the companies or products listed. We also provide information on upcoming episodes. We are currently on a short hiatus in order to coordinate schedules and line up interviews. Currently we have two major projects in the works including an interview with the Treatment Advocacy Center and an in-depth episode on the insanity defense. Our artwork was hand-painted by Jenn Koonz, Ph.D., and digitalized by Stephen Koonz. Our music was composed and performed by Adam Price. Both are used with permission. Steve Koonz did the general mixing on this episode before uploading to Auphonic (no affiliation). Forensic InService podcast by Stephen Koonz & Stephen Price is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. You are free to share, copy, and redistribute this material in any format.

Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinisinpodcast/?hl=en Email us: tinisinpodcast@gmail.com 1:32 Tim's journey 7:23 A trainers impact on basketball play style 9:30 Direction of basketball as a whole 11:25 Advice to anyone who wants to be involved in basketball 14:35 Effect of social media In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we discuss the direction that basketball is moving in with special guest NBA Trainer Tim Springer! He first takes us through his journey in becoming a coach and skills trainer; from moving to San Antonio, finding a mentor, and even joining the national guard. He then gives us his thoughts on how basketball is growing and the effect of social media. Unfortunately, co-host Connor Rondano could not make it this episode due to us being on a tighter schedule with the time difference of Eastern to Central time. However, Tim makes up for it by being an exceptional guest reflective of the diligent and kind hearted work he does. As always we hope you enjoy! The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive remarks are not meant to be taken seriously --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

Sorry for the late upload, we recorded this episode on the 22nd, but did not get the chance to put it out until after the holiday. Regardless we hope you enjoy! 3:24 Jimmy Butler trade 14:20 Warriors Struggles 19:22 Rockets Without Melo 29:13 Lavar Ball Teams of the Week 34:18 Jose Teams of the Week In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we breakdown the Jimmy Butler trade to the 76ers and what this means for both teams going forward. Next we take a joyful dive into the Warriors locker room issues and their losses without Steph Curry. Then we look at how the Rockets have been improving seemingly by just replacing Carmelo Anthony's minutes with Gary Clark. Finally we end the episode with our Lavar Ball and Jose Teams of the Week with a few surprises on top. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive remarks are not meant to be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

John Snook is the executive director of the Treatment Advocacy Center, a national nonprofit based in Arlington, Virginia that is dedicated to eliminating barriers to treatment for people with severe mental illnesses. Snook is also one of fourteen national experts appointed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to guide a new federal initiative to better serve those with serious mental illness, the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) (pronounced IZMICK) -- a committee established by Congress in response to findings that federal efforts to address serious mental illness were too often siloed and ineffective. The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness by promoting laws, policies and practices for improved delivery of psychiatric care for severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

https://www.instagram.com/tinisinpodcast/?hl=en Email us at: tinisinpodcast@gmail.com 2:35 Murray vs Kyrie 8:24 What's going on with Porzingis? 16:03 Should the Lakers be more patient? 21:25 Highlights from around the league 24:32 Lavar and Jose teams of the week 29:50 Lavar and Jose teams of the week In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we take a dive into Jamal Murray and Kyrie Irving's fight, whose side we're on, and how this demonstrates the NBA's obsession with numbers. We then move onto what's going on with the Kristaps Porzingis situation and what we think the Knicks next move will or should be. After, we discuss the reasons for the Lakers starting off to slow and if Magic Johnson is being too impatient with his expectations/what their future could look like. We also mention some noticeable observations from around the league including the Nuggets and Blazers. Finally, we wrap it up with our Lavar Ball and Jose Dirt teams of the week. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive or remark we say that is not a legitimate basketball opinion should not be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

Follow us on instagram: www.instagram.com/tinisinpodcast/?hl=en Email us at: tinisinpodcast@gmail.com 2:38 D Rose and the Timberwolves 8:18 Are the Warriors unbeatable? 20:37 Can the Rockets and Knicks turn it around? 25:25 Underrated teams 29:50 Lavar and Jose teams of the week In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we discuss Derrick Rose's insane 50 point game and what this means for him as well as the Timberwolves. In addition, we examine what seems to be the unstoppable freight train known as the Warriors, what will happen when Boogie comes back, and what it takes to beat them. We then mention a few teams that have been floating under the radar and argue if they can make any noise in the playoffs. Finally we wrap up the episode with our picks for Lavar Ball and Jose Dirt teams of the week. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive or remark we say that is not a legitimate basketball opinion should not be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinisinpodcast/?hl=en Email us at: tinisinpodcast@gmail.com 2:38 Lakers and Rockets 9:36 Rockets offer for Jimmy Butler 13:41 NBA scoring boom 17:07 League future 23:02 Surprise teams In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we argue over the Lakers and Rockets fight, the Rondo, Chris Paul beef, and the suspensions that ensued. After we briefly go over the Rockets trade offer for Butler with a special guest, and then go onto the offensive craziness in the league that has occurred so far. We finish with a few hypothetical debates about the future of the NBA for example a possible four point line and list teams that have impressed so far like the Nuggets as well as the Pistons. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive or remark we say that is not a legitimate basketball opinion should not be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

1:07 Jimmy Butler 11:25 Preseason rookie review 20:36 Fun teams to watch 31:30 KD to the Knicks? 34:20 Mvp and finals predictions In this episode of The Tin is in Podcast we breakdown the Jimmy Butler fiasco and give our list of fun teams to watch for the 2018-2019 season. In addition, we give an in depth review of the preseason and players to watch out for. We conclude with some of our predictions for the new season. The Tin is in Podcast is made by Sean Kondracki and Connor Rondano, two massive basketball fans from Stamford, Connecticut who aspire to leave their mark on the NBA media. We provide insight on NBA trades, signings, and what goes on during the season. From these we make predictions and even tackle historical NBA debates like player vs player or team vs team. Anyone with the slightest interest in basketball is encouraged to take a listen and enjoy with a few good laughs. Anyone who would like to take it a step further is encouraged to donate to a paypal account you can find using the following link: https://sites.google.com/stanwichschool.org/thetinisinpodcastdonations/home?authuser=1 The money will be donated to the charities; Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Treatment Advocacy Center, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. We love talking about basketball and want to utilize our passion to not only put out great content, but also change humanity for the better. Disclaimer: Language can be explicit at times. Any offensive or remark we say that is not a legitimate basketball opinion should not be taken seriously. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tin-is-in-podcast0/support

 Dr. Darold Treffert is a psychiatrist and the world's leading expert on savants, genius, and autism. He has an unparalleled commitment to children and learning and a deep understanding of what makes us human beyond the Homo sapiens brain. Today he shares the beauty of early intervention, some incredible stories, and insights to allow us to look differently at life. "It is just an amazing difference early intervention makes. I think we'll see the payoff of that eventually in terms of preventing some of the impairments that go with autism." - Dr. Darold Treffert Three Things We Learned Making early intervention possible Dr. Treffert started a center to offset a growing list of children who needed intervention and were forced to wait for nine to twelve months to be accommodated. The effort didn't aim to merely expand. They took on the role of teaching educators and therapists to affect change in a system thwarting progress for early intervention programs. The earlier, the better According to Dr. Treffert, diagnosis of learning differences is best done for children around the age of two. Many areas offer free intervention programs for parents who wish to have their children evaluated. But the difference in the progress of children subjected to early interventions and those made to wait is striking. The Treffert Approach Dr. Treffert and his team have come up with a five to six-step process that they impart to therapists and educators in an effort to optimize the intervention programs for children with autism. Making the right differential diagnosis leaves the door ajar for other possibilities involving a child. A multidisciplinary approach is also tantamount to ensuring that all areas of a child's development are properly examined. There's a plethora of approaches for intervention. But the process must involve not only professionals and parents who know their children better. Integrating them in early intervention programs can make all the difference in a child's progress towards realizing their hidden potentials. Bio: Dr. Darold Treffert is an alum of the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1958, an intern in Eugene, Oregon, and a resident in Psychiatry at University Hospitals in Madison, Wisconsin. Two years after joining the staff to develop the Child-Adolescent Unit of Winnebago Mental Health Institute, he was named Superintendent in 1964. After 15 years of service in the position, he divided his time between the private practice of Psychiatry and a position as Executive Director of the Fond du Lac County Health Care Center. An internationally known researcher on Savant Syndrome, he has published several books and journals. Extraordinary People: Understanding Savant Syndrome, published in 1989, has been translated and published in eight other countries. His most recent book on the topic—Islands of Genius: The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired and Sudden Savant—was published in 2010. Mellowing: Lessons from Listening has also been widely distributed, an earlier book on preventive mental health and stress management. Featured in various talk shows and documentaries, Dr. Treffert was a consultant to the movie Rain Man, in which Dustin Hoffman portrays an autistic savant. He maintains a Website on savant syndrome through the Wisconsin Medical Society. In 2006, Dr. Treffert received the National Torrey Advocacy Commendation from the Treatment Advocacy Center in Arlington for his efforts on behalf of mental health law reform and treatment access for the severely mentally ill. He has been listed in The Best Doctors in America, by peer selection, beginning in 1979. Dr. Treffert has been a clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin Medical School and the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.  In 2016 Agnesian HealthCare established the Treffert Center on the campus of St. Agnes Hospital to preserve, expand and disseminate Dr. Treffert's work on savant syndrome and other form...

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.crisistextline.org   Treatment Advocacy Center: http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/   Consider supporting our Patreon, each month 10% of all proceeds go to supporting the organization of the month! Interested in Aftershocks merch? Visit our Store!     Content Warnings: Mention of Suicide Horror Cliches Swearing Depiction of Verbal Tics Hallucinations Institutionalization Discussion of Mental Health Self Doubt of Sanity Creepy Voices and Spooky Sound Effects   Written & Directed by: Vin Ernst Edited by: Michael Miller Producer: Pacific Obadiah Music by: Tom Rory Parsons Riley: Taylor Krueger Ryan: Kenneth Mestas Girl: Danielle Shemaiah

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.crisistextline.org   Treatment Advocacy Center: http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/   Support our Patreon, each month 10% of all proceeds go to supporting the organization of the month.   Content Warnings: Horror Cliches Swearing Depiction of Verbal Tics Hallucinations Institutionalization Discussion of Mental Health Self Doubt of Sanity Creepy Voices and Spooky Sound Effects   Written & Directed by: Vin Ernst Edited by: Michael Miller Producer: Pacific Obadiah Music by: Tom Rory Parsons Riley: Taylor Krueger Ryan: Kenneth Mestas Dr. Hayes: Jeffrey Parker Girl: Danielle Shemaiah

The human brain is a treasure trove for mysteries that continue to elude our understanding. When we hack the mind of the leading geniuses in the world, do we come close to answering our own questions? Today, psychologist extraordinaire Dr. Darold Treffert shares with us half a century's worth of brain pickings on geniuses, savants, autism, and the human potential. “If people with this much inability can have this kind of ability, what does that mean about the ability within us all?” - Dr. Darold Treffert Three Things We Learned Savants display a juxtaposition of disability and superior ability Dr. Treffert refers to savant syndrome as a rare and extraordinary condition where someone with an underlying disability has some island of genius that stands in stark contrast to overall handicap. This disconnect is so jarring that the exceptional ability immediately captures the attention of any observer. He fondly recalls encounters with an autistic child who could tell which street corner a Milwaukee bus was passing at any given time of the day and a kid who could tell him what happened in history on a given date at a time of the encyclopedia. There's exceptional ability within us all In order to understand our own potentials, the trick is to know how to tap our deeply-buried abilities without having some kind of brain injury or disease. These abilities lie dormant within every human mind. It's a challenge we all must take to seek it and make it bloom to become what it can be. “Our job in trying to deal with a child with autism is to find that island of intactness, celebrate it, love it, congratulate it, nurture it, and let it come to its full human potential, and that's what I see happening in savants that I followed in many years.” - Dr. Darold Treffert Acquired savants exist When a person suffers from an injury or condition that induces brain trauma, they can develop abilities that they have never exhibited before. It can be a sudden inclination towards music or art, even mechanical abilities. These cases corroborate the claim that the human mind may be an unsolvable labyrinth. Comprehending the workings of the complicated circuitry that is the human mind is as much a travail as learning the functions of the thousand neurons that make up the connections. It's fascinating how the human mind can be considered a separate entity from the anatomical part that is the brain. In this context, our minds, indeed, may be a dimension unconquerable by the human ability. Bio Dr. Darold Treffert is an alum of the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1958, intern in Eugene, Oregon, and a resident in Psychiatry at University Hospitals in Madison, Wisconsin. Two years after joining the staff to develop the Child-Adolescent Unit of Winnebago Mental Health Institute, he was named Superintendent in 1964. After 15 years of service in the position, he divided his time between the private practice of Psychiatry and a position as Executive Director of the Fond du Lac County Health Care Center. An internationally known researcher on Savant Syndrome, he has published several books and journals. Extraordinary People: Understanding Savant Syndrome, published in 1989, has been translated and published in eight other countries. His most recent book on the topic—Islands of Genius: The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired and Sudden Savant—was published in 2010. Mellowing: Lessons from Listening has also been widely distributed, an earlier book on preventive mental health and stress management. Featured in various talk shows and documentaries, Dr. Treffert was a consultant to the movie Rain Man, in which Dustin Hoffman portrays an autistic savant. He maintains a Website on savant syndrome through the Wisconsin Medical Society. In 2006, Dr. Treffert received the National Torrey Advocacy Commendation from the Treatment Advocacy Center in Arlington for his efforts on behalf of mental health law reform and treatment access for the severely mentall...

06: Cops are bad for mental health, Paul Heideman on Class Struggle and the Color Line In this week’s episode we talk to activist and author Paul Heideman about his new book, Class Struggle and the Color Line: American Socialism and the Race Question, 1900-1930. Most histories of the left claim that Communist Party members in the 1930s were the first U.S. socialists to prioritize the fight against racism, but Heideman’s collection of writings from a range of American radicals tells a different story. Paul talks with us about the overlooked contributions to the U.S. and international left made by Black socialists like Claude McKay and Cyrill Briggs, and how events like the Russian Revolution in 1917 and the race riots of 1919 helped set in motion the Black radical movement that didn’t fully flower for another two generations. If after listening to this episode you want to learn more about how the socialist movement approached the “race question”, you can (and should!) check out Class Struggle and the Color Line (http://bit.ly/HeidemanBook). Here are some other resources: A shorter introduction to the topic is John Riddell’s article for the International Socialist Review, “Black Liberation and the Communist International” (http://bit.ly/RiddellBlackLiberation). For more on Karl Marx’s avid interest in the fight against slavery, check out Donnie Schraffenberger’s “Karl Marx and the American Civil War” (http://bit.ly/MarxCivilWar). Danny goes off on one of his tangents, citing Oscar Ameringer’s classic socialist pamphlet “The Life and Deeds of Uncle Sam”, which you can find here (http://bit.ly/LifeDeedsUncleSam) and judge for yourself if it was really worth interrupting Paul. In our introduction, Danny and Eric discuss the contemporary horror of police killings of people in the midst of mental health episodes. The discussion quickly covers a lot of ground. Here are links for some of the cases and statistics we talk about: Shaun King’s article for The Intecept: “Danny Ray Thomas Was a Broken Man Who Needed Help. Instead He Was Gunned Down by a Cop in Broad Daylight.” (http://bit.ly/DannyRayThomas) The New York Daily News story about why New Yorkers are afraid of police showing up if they call 911 for a family member having an episode. (http://bit.ly/911Fears) Many of the statistics Jen cites about deadly interactions between police and people with mental illness come from the Treatment Advocacy Center (http://bit.ly/TreatmentAdvocacy) A talk given by socialist David Whitehouse on “The Origins of the Police” (http://bit.ly/PoliceOrigins) The Atlantic’s story on Cook County Jail being “America’s Largest Mental Hospital” (https://theatln.tc/2qudB6G) Music and audio from this episode: Lizard Eyes – The Boy & Sister Alma (Dead Sea Captains Remix) Jamilia Land, speaking at a rally on March 31 in Sacramento Swim Good – Frank Ocean Joe Hill and Let My People Go - Paul Robeson “If We Must Die” read by Claude McKay Keeanga-Yamahtta speaking on “The Fight Against the New Jim Crow” at the 2012 Socialism conference

Brian Stettin from the treatment advocacy center stopped by the CIT Knowledge Network to give a talk about the history of AOT. This is a unique law that directly impacts communities and public safety. The Treatment Advocacy Center was founded in Arlington, Virginia, by E. Fuller Torrey, MD, in 1998. Dr. Torrey had worked for 15 years at a Washington, DC, clinic for homeless people with severe mental illness and authored Out of the Shadows: Confronting America’s Mental Illness Crisis about the criminalization of mental illness. After consulting with other experts in the mental health and legal fields, he concluded that a concentrated effort was needed to reform state civil commitment laws so that decompensating individuals with severe mental illness received treatment before they became dangerous, homeless, incarcerated, victimized or suffered other common consequences of non-treatment.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=4Z-T3A1LPSUP3tcGbzXY9LF4511KMzsngJOcoo1ZS1K07sQo0oqdDjX0_3uPa9FD7kb8K0&country.x=US&locale.x=US)

According to the Treatment Advocacy Center, there are more people living with mental illness in prisons than in psychiatric hospitals across the country. Despite the fact that prisoners can have significant medical needs, healthcare services are often woefully inadequate, which can turn a minor sentence into a death sentence. And for those dying in prison, few receive any hospice or palliative care. So what kinds of patients’ rights should prisoners have? Could improved healthcare in prisons actually reduce recidivism rates? How can we ensure dignity for prisoners in the age of for-profit prisons? John and Ken maintain their dignity with filmmaker Edgar Barens, whose documentary "Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall" was nominated for an Academy Award. More at http://philosophytalk.org/shows/dignity-denied-life-and-death-prison

Dr. Miller and his guests, Nevada County Superior Court Judge Tom Anderson, Carol Stanchfield of Turning Point Community Programs in Grass Valley, CA and Kristina Rigosta, Legislative and Policy Counsel of the Treatment Advocacy Center in Arlington VA, discuss Laura's Law (CA Bill 1421), court ordered treatment of persons who have untreated mental illness before they hurt themselves or others.