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🧠Key Differences and Similarities Between Modern Involuntary Systems & Historical Insane Asylums Category Historical Insane Asylums (1800s–mid 1900s) Modern Involuntary Systems (Under Executive Order or Civil Commitment) Philosophy of Care Custodial: “Protect society from the mentally ill.” Public order and risk management, not always focused on long-term recovery. Voluntariness Often completely involuntary; patients had […]
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Greetings! There’s no way to sugar coat it, we (the ones that are NOT in the 1%) are truly on our own but we will get through this! I have past posts where it was just chaos/during the pandemic and here’s a summary: took breaks, did programs/certifications, accepted lower wages, spent frugally, didn’t make any […]
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🛑Comment Here🛑to oppose the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) changes that will make it MORE restrictive to receive telehealth care and discuss the concerns of the LACK OF ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Electronic comments must be submitted, and written comments must be postmarked, on or before March 18, 2025. (Comment Here Before the Deadline)! […]
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Dear Psych Providers, Have a Vetting Process! Someone recently asked me to precept and I swiftly declined. I’m already pushed to the maxed. Hence, I use this website to help people and ramble. To give a more honest reason, when the person contacted me, my first impression was just irritation. Clearly, these psych programs need […]
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In my early emergency department (ED) days, I of course had a patient with catatonia. I didn’t tell anyone how this was such a bizarre experience but usually felt like the lone ranger and thought no one is going to understand. I still don’t know anyone else who had to deal with this complication, but […]
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