Reference no: EM133348570
Read:
American Journal of Public Health 2010
"From a Patient's Perspective: Clifford Whittingham Beers' Work to Reform Mental
Health Services"
Questions
1. What led Clifford Beers to jump from a 4th floor window?
2. Given that he was well educated, and came from a well to do, intact family what might that suggest regarding the causes of his mental health issues?
3. What important role did family supports play in his eventual recovery? Why might that have been important?
4. What abuses did he witness and endure in the various hospitals where he was a patient?
5. How were his reports of abuse received?
6. What type of action did he take, upon his release, to try and ensure that this abuse would not continue with others? Was he successful?
7. In today's times, what diagnosis do you think he might be given?