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Why “Mental Illness” Needs to Be Replaced with “Brain Health” or “Brain Disorder”
For generations, the term “mental illness” has been used to describe conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and others. But as our understanding of the brain advances, it’s becoming clear that this term is outdated, misleading, and harmful. Words shape how we think, and when we use inaccurate words, we reinforce stigma, misunderstanding, and…
We Treat Broken Legs Immediately and Cancer Aggressively—So Why Do We Wait for Psychosis to Become a Crisis?
If someone breaks their leg, care is immediate and unquestioned. They’re evaluated, imaged, and treated—often within hours. No debate about whether the injury is real. No requirement to prove they deserve care. If someone is diagnosed with cancer, the system mobilizes quickly. Specialists collaborate. Treatment plans are built. There is broad agreement that delay risks…
Understanding Psychosis
There is nothing more confusing or more frightening than trying to make sense of behavioral changes that occur when our loved ones experience psychosis. In this video we will explain and help you make sense of psychosis and of the behaviors you may be encountering. For a deeper understanding of psychosis, please refer to Psychosis;…
HIPAA & Anosognosia: What Families Need to Know
The Problem Families caring for a loved one with a serious brain disorder often hear the same painful phrase again and again: “I can’t share that information because of HIPAA.” For families dealing with anosognosia—a neurological condition that prevents a person from recognizing they are ill—this response can feel not just frustrating, but dangerous. Understanding…
Obtaining A PTP Order
Obtaining A PTP Order The least complicated and vastly most successful way to obtain a court order for PTP admission is at the time of discharge following a committed hospitalization. If this has not occurred, it will be necessary to initiate a PTP application while the individual is living in the community. To qualify for…
Progressive Treatment and ACT Programs in Maine
We, who love people suffering from serious mental illness, psychosis, and anosognosia, would all like to think that our loved ones can make their own decisions in seeking treatment. However, it has become apparent to many of us who have watched our friends or family members struggle for years, that one facet of anosognosia is…
