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Ableism: The Assumptions People Make About Ability (and Disability)

February 10, 2020February 1, 202031 Comments

I've seen ableism being mentioned on Twitter a number of times lately, and aside from the obvious meaning, it wasn't a concept I was all that familiar with in a mental health context. This post will explore what ableism means for psychiatric disabilities. An article on the Center for Disability Rights website describes ableism this … Continue reading Ableism: The Assumptions People Make About Ability (and Disability)

NIMBYism and Mental Health Housing

July 29, 2019January 22, 202017 Comments

NIMBYism is a fascinating phenomenon. NIMBYs, or people think that something is okay just as long as it's Not In My BackYard, cover discrimination with a thin veneer of civility and acceptability. Among the many manifestations of this is with regards to social housing, including supported housing for people with mental illness. NIMBYs' arguments may … Continue reading NIMBYism and Mental Health Housing

Lessons in love and mental illness

November 7, 2017November 24, 20192 Comments

This is what I learned about love and acceptance from a man with schizophrenia.

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Ableism: The Assumptions People Make About Ability (and Disability)