Media and Madness Richard A. Friedman
For better and worse, the news media and entertainment industry shape public opinion about mental illness.
A Professor's Story Elyn Saks
Going public about mental illness is not like revealing any other kind of disease.
Combat Fatigue Tara McKelvey
As returning veterans suffer post-traumatic stress disorder in record numbers,
a controversial new drug is being tested that would dampen their memories.
A Worthy Diversion Sasha Abramsky
Pennsylvania has developed a model program to keep offenders with mental illness out of the criminal-justice system.
Finding Funding Pete Earley
States should link mental-health funding to dedicated revenue sources independent of the political whims of legislators. Here are some creative examples.
Programs That Work Kate Sheppard
Clubhouses and ACT are proven successes. So why aren't they better known or funded?
Follow the Money Art Levine
How shortsighted funding and reimbursement warps mental-health care in America
Mind Reading Arthur L. Caplan
Technological advances catapult mental health to the forefront of ethics debates.
Pushing Parity Congressman Patrick Kennedy
Congress is poised to end insurance discrimination against people with mental illnesses.
What's Needed Next Richard G. Frank and Sherry A. Glied
An Office of National Mental Health Policy would be an important step toward completing the transformation in the care and support for people with mental illnesses.