I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help.
I’ve recently posted about Dr. Amador classic book, I’m Not Sick I Don’t Need help, and will continue to do so. Dr, Amador begin by explaining how a lack of insight is not due to denial, defensiveness, or stubbornness, but is rather a symptom of chronic mental illness. Dr. Amador then shares his principles of… Read More
A Timely Case in Trying Times
Oregon’s Court of Appeals found that driving past the scene of an accident on a deserted rural road does not establish a lawful basis for a police officer to pull you over. State v. Middleton, 302 Or App 339 (2020)
I’m not sick. I don’t need help.
I Am Not Sick I Don’t Need Help, by Dr. Xavier Amador, is terrific reference for those of us who work with people who live with mental illness. Some interesting facts I learned from reading the book: Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia are as lethal as diabetes (about 10 to 15% of all who suffer from… Read More
Civil Commitment Update
In State v. M. J. M, appellant appealed a judgment that committed her to Mental Health Division custody, arguing she had proven to the trial court by a preponderance of the evidence “she was willing and able to and would probably participate in voluntary treatment.” Once a court finds a person is mentally ill by… Read More