DDAM Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is honored and celebrated annually since 1987, when President Ronald W. Reagan officially designated DDAM: to foster inclusion, increase awareness of the needs and capabilities of individuals with developmental disabilities [IDD, sometimes written I/DD], and encourage opportunities toward more productive and happier lives. This proclamation emphasized community integration in support […]
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Evander Lomke
Remembering Dr. Stefan de Schill on the 21st anniversary of his death, Ash Wednesday (February 9), 2005. February 22, 2026, is also 20 years since the passing of Denise LaHullier. Miss LaHullier was a longtime officer of The American Mental Health Foundation; for decades an essential contributor to the lifework of Dr. de Schill. Rest […]
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Evander Lomke
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Evander Lomke
Psychiatric patient assaults on healthcare providers are an ongoing risk in all types of psychiatric settings, including private practice (1). A recent 46-year review of studies of assaultive psychiatric patients indicates that younger, male patients with diagnoses of both schizophrenia and substance use disorder presented the greatest risk (2). The research community has understandably focused […]
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
Previous blogs in this series have documented the ongoing issue of psychiatric patient assaults on healthcare staff (January 16, 2015, and January 30, 2018). This is a worldwide occupational hazard. A recent 62-year analysis of this research (1) noted that patients with schizophrenia and substance use disorder are the more frequent assailants. This blog examines […]
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In 2025 the theme is “Turn Awareness into Action.” It emphasizes ways to improve mental health by engaging communities. This has been the social-action goal of The American Mental Health Foundation for more than 100 years: to actualize research. It is reflected in the mission statement: For a century […]
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Evander Lomke
Annual Report of AMHF November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. As of November 1, 2024, The American Mental Health Foundation has done outstanding work for 100 years. This is the Twelfth Annual Report of The American Mental Health Foundation, an association formed in 1924, incorporated in New York State in 1954. AMHF celebrates eleven decades […]
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Evander Lomke
From time to time, the news media report on a suicide. The public often assume that the deceased was confronted and overwhelmed by some significant major life event. Most then move on. But loved ones and friends may face additional stress and questions. Some might hold themselves responsible for not doing more to prevent the […]
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
Director of Research of The American Mental Health Foundation from 1948 to 2005, Dr. Stefan de Schill died February 9: 20 years ago. In 2005 that date was Ash Wednesday. Dr. de Schill was one of the pioneers of group psychotherapy in North America. He accepted the position of director of research offered by Hermann Broch, […]
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Evander Lomke
Read or watch any news source and there find daily examples of angry people. Reports of shootings, petty thefts, property damage, domestic violence, road rage, assaults on store employees and flight attendants, and abused children. Many citizens appear to be taking out their anger on others. What has become of us? Why have so many […]
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Dr. Raymond B. Flannery Jr.
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