Mental Health

Advocacy Victory

Advocates preserve $13 million for mental health community housing.

Major Changes for Mental Health System?

The legislature's Ways and Means Committee ponders how to address fragmentation in Oregon's mental health system.

Mental Health System Reform; Chapter II

Quick update from the mental health system and chemical dependency reform meeting.

Mental Health System Reform; Where to start?

A quick response to a big question.

A Day at the Legislature

How a lot of running around in circles can get you somewhere.

Is Mental Cruelty "Torture?"

A reflection on the debate about treatment of terrorist suspects and how Oregon cares for citizens with mental illness.

Oversight of Children's MH Residential

Notes from a legislative hearing exploring possible efficiencies in oversight of children's residential mental health programs.

Advance Directives and Dementia

Events at a legislative hearing concerning the use of advance directives to place people with dementia and people with mental illness in psychiatric hospitals.

If variety is the spice of life, my day at the state capitol on Wednesday was one hot tamale

As legislative committees prepare to shut down, advocacy speeds up

Taking Aim at Discrimination

Firearms bill prompts renewed discussion of assumptions attached to disability.

Still Mourning James Chasse

Guest blog by Sean Cruz, former Chief of Staff for Senator Avel Gordly.

"Why Zero?" in Oregon

MindFreedom International has a simple question. We support their efforts to get the answer.

Why Zero? - The Response

Oregon's Addictions and Mental Health Divison Chief Richard Harris addresses the question of why an Office of Consumer Affairs has not been funded.

Why Zero? - The Response to the Response

MindFreedom Brings the "Why Zero?" Campaign to the Governor.

Senator Edward M. Kennedy

Recalling the work of our greatest champion in the Senate.

The Death of the Beltway Sniper

Did the State of Virginia do the right thing when it executed John Muhammad, a man with schizophrenia?

Sports News

Kansas City Royal Zach Greinke deals with depression and social anxiety disorder and wins Cy Young award as best pitcher in the American League.

Portland's Police Protests: Does Stoking Feelings of Anger & Victimization Really Get Advocates or Police Officers Anything But More of the Same?

Portland needs a truth and reconciliation process for its police system. It needs an independently appointed review body with teeth for citizen complaints. It needs the renewed commitment of police personnel to a mission of safety, professionalism, transparency and accountability. It also needs community attention and support for the successes, not just the controversies.

Police: the New "Shock Docs"?

Data from the Portland police and a recent federal court decision raise the question of whether the use of tasers on citizens with mental disabilities is excessive and often unconstitutional.

A Morning in the House Human Services Committee

Testimony is heard on two important bills affecting people with disabilities.