This post originally appeared in Rachel’s Blog, Write out of Left Field. Mental illness crosses all human barriers. No one is exempt. Wealth can’t buy its way out. Power cannot force it away. Religion cannot keep it at bay. It isn’t contagious but everyone is potentially at risk. Usually, its causes are biological, genetic and […]
Mental Health
Mental Illness and Gun Violence – A Caution
“Do not fear; for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine,” Isa. 43:1 When I hear or read about mental health and gun violence, I can become defensive. And here is why. We know that in a survey, 60% of Americans thought that people with schizophrenia were likely to […]
Mental Health Tent
11 months ago I spent time delivering supplies and working at the water protector camps on Standing Rock Reservation. We brought firewood, clothing, sleeping bags, and food to the camp and we spent the day helping to build, distribute items, cook, clean, and do whatever else was needed. While we were at Sacred Stones, Oceti […]