Elyn Saks

Elyn Saks and the Power of Romance in Taming Schizophrenia

Robert David Jaffee | Posted 05.12.2012

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Not only are the vast majority of schizophrenics law-abiding citizens, many of them hold down good jobs and function at a high level, though few have achieved the laurels of Elyn Saks.

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Gray Lady Has Come a Long Way on Mental-Health Coverage

Robert David Jaffee | Posted 08.24.2011

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Many people with mental illness have also of course remained anonymous because of stigma. For years, I never publicly discussed my illness, but I began to write about my psychosis in 2005.

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Elyn Saks: Recovery Of A Genius

Robert David Jaffee | Posted 11.17.2011

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The vast majority of psychotics are never a threat to anyone but themselves. Those with severe mental illness but no substance abuse problems commit only 3 to 4% of violent crime.

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Lies and Lying Liars Hurt the Mentally Ill

Robert David Jaffee | Posted 11.17.2011

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As much as TV pundits damage the cause of the mentally ill by often ascribing mass murders to "psychotics," as opposed to psychopaths, they are not alone in perpetuating stigma.

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Glad To Be Mad: Mentally Ill Start 'Mad Pride' Movement (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.17.2011

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Yesterday the New York Times explored the burgeoning "mad pride" movement, which aims to fight the stigma of serious mental illness like schizophrenia...

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