It has been almost 55 years since my brother was diagnosed with a serious mental illness. Many individuals, families, and communities have suffered much.
We can do much better! Join us in this movement to transform our tragically broken mental illness system.
53 years ago today Dad and I flew from Nome, Alaska to Honolulu, Hawaii where my brother, Charles, had recently been hospitalized in the psychiatric unit at Queens Hospital. He had flown from Fairbanks, Alaska to Honolulu after his acceptance to the University of Hawaii Medical School at age 19. He later successfully studied two and a half years of medical school. I share his story, the recovery of others, research, and model programs from around the world in this eBook, “RECOVERY FROM BIPOLAR DISORDERS AND SCHIZOPHRENIA: The Power of a Lower Protein, Whole Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle.” Shirley Saucerman, M.D., Nutritional Psychiatry, Lifestyle Medicine
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Do NOT decrease or stop taking medications on your own. Too rapid reduction in psychotropic medications can cause serious withdrawal effects, including suicidal and homicidal ideation and sometimes even actions. Psychotropic medications generally need to be tapered with minute amounts at the end that are usually much smaller than the smallest pill. It is essential when withdrawing from psychotropic medication that it not be done too rapidly. The author specifically disclaims all responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, or outcome that may occur as a direct or indirect consequence of applying the principles in this website and eBook. As you adopt a dietary lifestyle to help prevent and reverse chronic illnesses it is very important to work with your own medical provider for your specific diagnosis and treatment.