Topia!: Society: Issues: Health: Mental Health: Personal Stories (22) Janet Frame: 'An Angel at My Table' - Janet Frame, the noted New Zealand author, was devastated by her experiences in a psychiatric hospital. Bud Powell 1924-1966 - Taken to Bellevue Hospital for evaluation, he wrote on the admittance form: 'Pianist and composer of over 1,000 songs.' To which the attending doctor wrote, 'delusions of grandeur' and put him in a straitjacket. Journals of a Child Molester - An accurate daily journal of events and feelings from the perspective of the perpetrator. "My reason for making this journal public is simple. If anything in this journal helps someone in any way so that one less child in this world is hurt, then it is all worth it." Dick Sutphen's Brainwashing: The Battle for Your Mind Ink Droppings - The site provides editorials on current mental health issues. It also includes abuse survivor poetry/prose. Austen Riggs Center Explained by Richard Cole - A patient's view of the Austen Riggs Center, a psychiatric hospital in Stockbridge, MA. Mental Illness? or - Salvation - Online book that chronicles a woman's 18 year journey through hell and back with what is popularly called "mental illness" to healing, wholeness and a new paradigm. Defining Sanity - A unique resource for an inside look at mental disorders from the viewpoint of a sufferer. Includes on-line novels, personal journal, original lyrics, poetry and music. Finding Yourself Without Paying Through the Nose - Finding self improvement, respect, esteem, confidence,discipline,great attitude and yourself without paying through the nose. Gaines, Victoria - The Story of a Proud Nutcase - Story of author's escape from domestic and psychiatric abuse, discusses civil and human rights violations that are involved in the involuntary commitment of those alleged to be mentally ill. Includes personal information, photographs, and poetry. Sally Clay Zangmo Blue Thundercloud - Essays and poems on the path of spirituality and madness. Alternative to psychiatry. Psychotherapy - the patient's perspective - Psychotherapy, an introduction from the patient's perspective. Excerpts from a book written by a patient of a London psychotherapist. No More Shame - Information on self-injury, depression, and suicide. Includes a journal, poetry, smiles, and useful links. Springing Moser - An article by Alan Cabal that calls on the Church of Scientology and the Citizens Commission on Human Rights to help get his friend out of psychiatric institution. Breath of Fresh Air - A variety of personal experiences, poems, art, and stories submitted by consumers and families. Published by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Santa Cruz County. Holding on for Another Day - Personal experiences with PTSD, its symptoms, the psychiatric community, and controversial recovery methods. Broken Lives - Contains stories, empathy, and hope for those suffering from grief, pain, guilt, crippling sadness, or trouble sleeping. The Tragic Story of Preteen Suicide - Chronicles the suicide of 11 year-old and his father's successful fight to hold the HMO accountable. Includes topics on prevention, a forum, and information about a memorial scholarship. MadNOTBad - Includes contributed stories and commentary by victims of mental illness. Injustice Unveiled - Story of a mentally ill individual that was nearly shot by the St. Cloud police. Bipolar Disorder - Explains some personal experiences with this illness and offers resources for those who may need help. Kasey Egger's Tribute - The story of a young girl who killed herself and how her friends deal with it. Includes links to helpful resources for teens and parents. Additional categories: Harper Trucks Inc. free credit reports federal credit unions Skagen design

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