“It Takes a Village”
Recent headlines about alleged child sexual abuse in the sporting world have captured the nation’s attention. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Stigma
Life opportunities for some individuals in our community (such as those who have a mental illness) are undermined by stigmatizing attitudes and discriminating behaviors. Continue reading
The Passing of LaMarr Billups
Like so many others I am deeply saddened by the death of LaMarr Billups, a former Madison resident who moved to Virginia to take an administrative post at Georgetown University. During his time in Madison, LaMarr was my friend and … Continue reading
The Happiness of Pursuit
Today is November 9, 2011. I am attending a Mental Health Corporations of America (MHCA) conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The keynote speaker at today’s session was Shawn Achor, author of the book “The Happiness Advantage.” Mr. Achor is a researcher … Continue reading
The Safety Net
There is a debate in this country about whether health care is a right or a privilege. Those on the “right” side point to universal health care policies in most of the world’s industrialized countries as an indication that this … Continue reading