Family Stories and Top Five Grassroots Changes in Serious Mental Illness: Dede Ranahan, part 2

Written By Randye Kaye

Show Notes

Top Five changes we Need - and More

#1 Reclassify SMI (Serious Mental Illness) as a physical/medical, not behavioral condition - we need to fund more research : and Why is there no cure for SZ?

#2  - HIPAA (discussed in more detail in Episode 4)

#3 - Repeal the IMD Exclusion (would make more hospital beds available for SMI)

#4 - Full Continuum of Care

#5 - Decriminalize SMI

Also : Early signs? Early Detection. 

A state level change that is helping families in MN

https://schizophrenia3momsinthetrenches.buzzsprout.com/1604296/7744891

Randye Kaye

Randye Kaye is a world-renowned female voice talent for business and beyond. She is the author of two books; Happier Made Simple™ and Ben Behind His Voices. As an actress she has appeared in numerous theatrical, film and television performances. Randye is a keynote speaker on the topics of mental health, communication, and happiness.

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