Collected documents related to Arkansas's psychiatric residential treatment facilities for youth (PRTFs) are now available for view on the Disability … [Read more...] about DRA launches searchable PRTF document database
Life’s no holiday in our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
What are YOU thankful for this holiday season? A warm, comfortable bed? Safety and security? Connection to those you love? Right here in our … [Read more...] about Life’s no holiday in our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
Speak Up Arkansas: The shameful state of our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
All of us have a vested interest in the mental and physical health of our state’s children. They depend on us to make sure they’re safe and healthy, … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: The shameful state of our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
FIRST PERSON: It’s okay to be okay
In recent years we have seen growing support for the idea that it’s okay to not be okay, and that concept has been a great champion against the stigma … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: It’s okay to be okay
Danger to Self or Others is NOT the Standard: The Misuse of 72-Hour Holds by Psychiatric Facilities
Ask any mental health professional the standard for a 72-hour hold and the answer is overwhelmingly, “danger to self or others.” I have tested this … [Read more...] about Danger to Self or Others is NOT the Standard: The Misuse of 72-Hour Holds by Psychiatric Facilities
FIRST PERSON: Suicide is hard to talk about. We should talk about it anyway.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Despite science supporting a neurobiological basis for mental illness, suicide is still … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: Suicide is hard to talk about. We should talk about it anyway.
Mental Health America releases 2020 State of Mental Health report
For the 6th year in a row, Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health Report, which ranks all 50 states and the District … [Read more...] about Mental Health America releases 2020 State of Mental Health report
“Mad in America” sparks critical discussion about mental health care
"Mad in America" is a webzine that provides news, research, and a forum for discussion about the existing paradigm of psychiatric care. The topic of … [Read more...] about “Mad in America” sparks critical discussion about mental health care
Do You Have Questions About the PASSE System? Check Out DRA’s New PASSE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
[gview file="http://www.disabilityrightsar.org.php72-4.lan3-1.websitetestlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PASSE-FAQ-CA-4-29-19.pdf"] … [Read more...] about Do You Have Questions About the PASSE System? Check Out DRA’s New PASSE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)