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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…
BELIEVE THE BEST
What is it like to live with a no fault brain disorder? Too often, family members, caregivers, friends, and even professionals focus on what they see from the outside. But what does the experience feel like from the inside? In this powerful and deeply personal piece, author M. Lissa Bailey shares lessons from her own…
Common Early Signs of Psychosis – Understanding and Supporting Loved Ones
Common Early Signs of Psychosis – Understanding and Supporting Loved Ones Psychosis is a brain-based condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and perceives reality. While full-blown psychotic episodes can be frightening, research shows that early signs often appear weeks, months, or even years before a crisis. Recognizing these signs early can make a…
The Sandy Pruett Project: Care Denied. Voices Rising
The Sandy Pruett Project: Care Denied. Voices Rising. Behind every statistic is a story — the Sandy Pruett Project is an anonymous, family-driven platform that shines light on what happens when care for severe mental illness is denied. (from sandypruettproject.org) You can help: Read real stories of denied care and experience firsthand the impact of…
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…
Unpacking HIPAA
Alright — let’s unpack HIPAA in the context of a parent trying to access an adult child’s health information, especially when that child has a brain disorder. 1. What HIPAA Actually Says HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy of a person’s medical information. For adults…
