Ron Powers
What’s inside
This harrowing account explores the personal and societal impact of mental illness, interweaving the author’s family story with a critique of America’s mental health system.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the complexities of mental health in America
- Gaining insight into the personal impact of mental illness
- Learning about the challenges in the mental health care system
- Inspiration to advocate for mental health reform
Key Points
- The intertwining of personal narrative with mental health advocacy
- The history and current state of mental health care in America
- The stigma and challenges surrounding mental illness
- The heartbreak of the author’s own family’s experience
- The critique of the criminalization of mental illness
- Calls for reform and improved mental health services
- Hopeful messages and pathways to better care
Who’s it For
- Families dealing with mental illness
- Healthcare professionals
- Advocates for mental health reform
- Policy makers
- General readers interested in social issues
About the author
Ron Powers is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, critically acclaimed for his rich storytelling and insights into American life and culture.