Marion Duckworth
Marion Duckworth was young when her mentally ill father was institutionalized. In her child's mind she concluded, Daddy decided to leave me. Growing up in poverty as "Crazy Izzie's daughter," Marion believed she was someone worth ... [... more]
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George Prochnik
George Prochnik's essays, poetry, and fiction have appeared in numerous journals. He taught English and American literature at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and has also worked as a therapist for the chronically mentally ill. He lives in New ... [... more]
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Sarah Rutherford
The Victorian lunatic asylum has a special place in history. Dreaded and reviled by many, these nineteenth-century buildings provide a unique window on how the Victorians housed and treated the mentally ill. Despite initially good intentions, ... [... more]
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Anita Horrocks
It is the hot prairie summer of her twelfth year and Elsie is at a crossroads. Her beloved mother who is mentally ill has been hospitalized, and Elsie thinks that the breakdown is all her fault. Mental illness is simply not discussed in Elsie's ... [... more]
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Philip Luber
Philip Luber is a senior forensic psychologist in Massachusetts who works with mentally ill and violent patients. He is the author of Deadly Convictions, Forgive Us Our Sins, and Deliver Us from Evil. He lives near Boston with his wife and ... [... more]
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Gail Griffith
Gail Griffith has spent most of her career as a coordinator, fundraiser, and advocate for international humanitarian programs. She is a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and has served as the patient representative to the Food ... [... more]
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