pelton Archives - Mad In America

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Blogs

The Two Earliest Stories of Recovery in Oregon

Robert Nikkel, MSW - December 5, 2024 10

In the early 19th century, frontiersmen Pelton and Day experienced recovery from "mental illness" after traumatic experiences.

In the News

Rethinking the Black-White Mental Health Paradox Through Intersectionality

January 22, 2025

Trauma Transcends Borders: ACEs and Mental Health in Mexican Adolescents

January 21, 2025

Can Your Smartphone Diagnose Depression? The Hidden Risks of Mental Health...

January 20, 2025

Study Documents the Emotional Toll of Psychiatric Microaggressions

January 17, 2025

Blogs

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I Am Looking for People I Miss

January 21, 2025

Stressed, frustrated girl concept vector. Scene of accusation in life, depression in work. Human hand helps lonely woman. Upset girl with long hair sits and hugs her knees.

Don’t Include Involuntary Commitment as a Treatment Tool in Seattle

January 20, 2025

A white-coated white male with glasses looks skeptical; an ouija board is the background

The Ouija Board and the Skeptic

January 18, 2025

A Psycho-Spiritual Journey

January 17, 2025