Elyn Saks

Elyn Saks: Recovery Of A Genius

Robert David Jaffee | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living


Robert David Jaffee

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.

Lies and Lying Liars Hurt the Mentally Ill

Robert David Jaffee | Posted 11.29.2009 | Living


Robert David Jaffee

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.

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

Huffington Post | Posted 05.20.2008 | Living


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