Month: November 2015

Zócalo Public Square :: How PTSD Nearly Stole My Life

The clinical name for what I'm struggling with is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an anxiety disorder where the “fight-or-flight” responses triggered by a terrifying event can't be turned off. PTSD reminds me of an evil thief …

Bipolar Disorder and Panic Attacks | bpHope – bp Magazine …

My bipolar panic attacks are short lived but crippling. In the middle of one I feel fear, anxiety and helplessness. My heart pounds, my breathing goes shallow.

Do I Have Antisocial Personality Disorder? | Ask the Therapist

Some of your symptoms might be indicative of disorders other than antisocial personality disorder. For example, feeling detached, different, alienated, and lacking emotion, could be a sign of depression. It's common for people …

How Minnesota is failing the disabled

The state is segregating thousands of disabled adults in isolating jobs and homes. Many feel trapped, unable to lead independent lives. Source: Part 1: How Minnesota is failing the disabled – StarTribune.com

How Memphis Changed the Way Police Deal With Mental Illness

PBS has a good segment about how Memphis changed the way it treats people with mental illness.