Mental Health Association of Portland – Oregon's impartial & Independent advocate
By David J. Linden When we think of the qualities we seek in visionary leaders, we think of intelligence, creativity, wisdom and charisma, but also the drive to succeed, a hunger for innovation, a willingness to challenge established ideas and practices. But, in fact, the psychological profile of a compelling leader — think of tech […]
By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Columnist July 26, 2011 Amy Winehouse seemingly had everything to live for. An exceptionally talented songbird, a phenomenal writer, with two best-selling albums under her belt, she was also manic-depressive and amazingly troubled, living out her issues in the headlines. Every time she had an “episode”, a fight with a fan, […]
Our Two Cents – Perhaps the most positive and optimistic report in a long history of dour and dingy documents plopped out of the Oregon State Hospital this week – Excellent! All fixed. Turns out bricks and mortar, charming lists, graphics and more gobbledegook faux-business lingo evoke good psychiatric care. Everyone go home – watch […]
Sam Adams, Mayor Amanda Fritz, Commissioner Portland City Hall Dear Sam and Amanda: Congratulations and thanks to you both for developing Portland’s Office of Equity, which we’re certain will be a success. Moving this Office from idea to reality took courage, determination and perseverance. We are confident the Office of Equity will be a thriving […]
Thomas A. Perez Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Seattle, Washington SENT BY EMAIL to usaor.civilrights@usdoj.gov Dear Mr. Perez and colleagues, Since 2003, the Mental Health Association of Portland (MHAP) has been Oregon’s only independent and impartial advocacy organization for persons with mental illness and addiction. Independent means MHAP is entirely separate […]
From the Oregonian, July 23, 2011 In Northwest Portland, two neighborhoods lie within the same confines of Old Town-Chinatown. One is an up-and-coming area in which the city has invested to make safer, a place the Portland Development Commission boasts about and plugs as a good place for new businesses to make their home and […]
By Christopher Faille, Forbes.com Jul. 19 2011 Among the public, scholars and within the medical profession, a backlash has developed against the widespread use of psychoactive drugs. This backlash will help define the biotech and pharmaceutical industries in the coming years, because it means over time a shift in opportunities and capital away from a […]
From the Portland Skanner, July 22, 2011 For members of the local community who have waited for a federal investigation into Portland Police Bureau standards and practices, this day has been a long time coming. Federal officials this morning announced they’re carving out the first three weeks of August for public testimony on their civil rights […]
By Matt Cooper, The Register-Guard Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 The state has settled its portion of a federal lawsuit in which mental health clients alleged discrimination by Lane County and the state for the closure of a Springfield service provider in 2009. Four plaintiffs sought $1.4 million under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for […]
By Amanda Waldroupe, published in Street Roots, July 13, 2011 The Oregon Legislature adjourned on June 30, and in its final week, passed two bills reforming the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) that aim to eventually reduce the number of people staying, and the length of stays in the Oregon State Hospital. House Bill 3100 […]
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