Unmasking The Trauma Of Mental Healthcare

Over 50% of prisoners have been diagnosed with either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. It is obvious to me that the greater good is better served by helping the vulnerable become stronger and the ill become healthy. My son is one of those people who ended up in the system because of trauma-triggered mental illness and lack of appropriate, timely intervention by medical staff who should have seen the signs of addiction. Continue reading Unmasking The Trauma Of Mental Healthcare

Healing Through Truth – Breaking Cognitive Inertia for a Healthier America

In the sweltering heat of July, when temperatures soar, a different kind of heat also intensifies: the heat of social injustice and the cognitive inertia that perpetuates it. Cognitive inertia, the reluctance to change long-held beliefs even when evidence suggests … Continue reading Healing Through Truth – Breaking Cognitive Inertia for a Healthier America

Learning from History: “Upholding and Enforcing Unjust Laws Isn’t Moral”

One of the Core Principles of the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB) islearning from history. This principle states, “History is a tool for effective organizing. Understanding the lessons of history allows us to create a more humane future.” … Continue reading Learning from History: “Upholding and Enforcing Unjust Laws Isn’t Moral”

Resilience Rising: Navigating Mental Health, Racial Injustice, and Systemic Challenges in America

As I delve into the intricate layers of mental health, racial injustice, and systemic failure in America, I am compelled to ground my reflections in both personal experience and empirical evidence. As a Black, White, and Hispanic woman, my intersectional … Continue reading Resilience Rising: Navigating Mental Health, Racial Injustice, and Systemic Challenges in America