A federal judge ruled yesterday that a lawsuit on behalf of prisoners denied mental health care can head to trial as a class action on behalf of all prisoners, noting that there is evidence of systemic “deliberate indifference” to the mental health needs of the prisoners. https://www.splcenter.org/news/2016/11/26/splcs-alabama-prisons-mental-health-case-moves-forward
Month: December 2016
Foster Care Population Climbs Sharply
Foster Care Population Climbs Sharply as Parental Substance Abuse Increases http://www.forsythnews.com/section/1/article/31612/
New Legislation To Help Address Mental Health Issues
David Weiner, interim chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, noted that Duke is one of the top programs in the country for mental health research. http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2016/12/new-legislation-to-help-address-mental-health-issues
Rap Icon Tackles Mental Illness
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of legendary rap group Run-DMC answered questions from the community during his interview with Lee Bey about his book, “Ten Ways Not To Commit Suicide: An Autobiography ,” at the DuSable Museum Of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place, Friday, Aug. 26. Marc Monaghan By MEREDITH OGILVIE http://hpherald.com/2016/09/07/rap-icon-tackles-mental-illness-in-new-autobiography/
Throw Back Thursday *Re-Visiting The 1970’s*
My life during the 1970's. Probation for carrying a gun First Psychiatrist appointment Drug Addict Missed 45 days of school Three days in Juvenal Detention Roll the perfect joint Not in good place mentally 12-years-old with 21-year-old drug addict boyfriend Paid my dues, time after time Year in Bad Girl Prison Leaving Scars behind … Continue reading Throw Back Thursday *Re-Visiting The 1970’s*
(Mind of a Psycopath) Full Documentary * Educational*
Sending Holiday Cheer? *What?*
It's been quite a year for me, I'm sending prayers to all my friends around the world. As we open the door on 2017, we don't know what the New Year has in store. I have met many people, its hard to keep current reading post. To the people who are suffering, My wish is,… Continue reading Sending Holiday Cheer? *What?*
Throw Back Thursday *With Music I can…Be Me*
Blake Shelton is so cool, it's wonderful he & Gwen Stefani allow us into their lifes. Each work hard to please their fans with incredable technoology on & off stage. Blake is the most charitable Celebrity, no calling press for his good deeds. He sends the funnest replies in tweets. Josh Groban, his voice is… Continue reading Throw Back Thursday *With Music I can…Be Me*
Treasure Trove Award **WOW**
Receiving a nomination for an award is always exciting, exciting as the first. There are days my body hurts, some days I don't get far. (I'll be back) I want to Thank the Bloggers who nominated me and I've had to pass. Being nominating by a good friend felt wonderful. Danica Piche created Treasure Trove… Continue reading Treasure Trove Award **WOW**
Blessed By The Seeds Planted In My Heart
I'm sick, in bed, prescriptions, constant pain........long list. Then God sends you a message in a song. I can't ramp up my charity, the day will come. I work hard to not focus on the don't, can't do.....the chatter you start hearing. I feel so blessed in my life, there are many lives impacted by… Continue reading Blessed By The Seeds Planted In My Heart
“All that glitters
Sending love to you & Hubby, family and friends.
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