Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches
Schizophrenia in the Family. How do we cope? How can we help? We each have adult sons with schizophrenia and have written acclaimed books about it. We say it like it is, to help families, practitioners and those with SMI (serious mental illness) feel less alone...and learn. Randye Kaye, Mindy Greiling, Miriam Feldman...and guests.
Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches
Family Stories and Top Five Grassroots Changes in Serious Mental Illness: Dede Ranahan, part 2
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Randye Kaye
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Top Five changes we Need - and More
#1 Reclassify SMI (Serious Mental Illness) as a physical/medical, not behavioral condition - we need to fund more research : and Why is there no cure for SZ?
#2 - HIPAA (discussed in more detail in Episode 4)
#3 - Repeal the IMD Exclusion (would make more hospital beds available for SMI)
#4 - Full Continuum of Care
#5 - Decriminalize SMI
Also : Early signs? Early Detection.
A state level change that is helping families in MN
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Randye Kaye
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Miriam (Mimi) Feldman