Mad in America

MARCH 11, 2025

By the mid to late 20th century, neoliberal policies led to cuts in social programs, shifting social responsibility from the state to mostly nonprofits and privatized services. The social services that remain government-funded are often outsourced to private entities. Who Benefits from Your Work?

Poverty and mental health

Credible Mind

MARCH 6, 2025

Dr. Van Brunt has overseen the development and implementation of clinical and patient-centered health information systems in over 500 healthcare institutions. With a Master of Social Work and a Graduate Public Health Certificate, Shimar brings well-rounded expertise in both social services and public health.

Digital mental health

Mad in America

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Naturally I was buoyant to be back home, but I had always been regarded as “the patient” in isolation from my social and family networks. We were not given any advice or support from healthcare services to help our family adjust to this enormous change in our circumstances.

Hospitality

Mad in America

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That is, the legal framework and policies and practices for services and support still need to be created, because it is still very institutional, is what activists there have told me, but there are all these reforms underway. Experience and knowledge may have to come from different streams.

Poverty and mental health

Mad in America

JULY 17, 2024

.” There’s a strange confluence where people on the left advocate for mental health reforms and human rights using a classical liberal model, while neoliberal forces push to privatize and defund social services, creating a perfect storm of abandonment. This concept of freedom was mainly about avoiding any external coercion.

Poverty and mental health

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Life expectancy has increased globally due to advancements in medical technology, better hygiene, and improved access to healthcare. TIC has become so popular that its approach is boasted by most hospitals, schools , social services, correctional facilities. Workplaces follow suit to boost employee well-being.

Resilience and coping