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MineralMan

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3. Yes, but it was also the years during which a new

Reply to GeorgeGist (Reply #2)

Fri Jun 1, 2018, 09:54 AM

Jun 2018

class of psychiatric drugs was becoming available. They were key in helping people to go from despair to stability. In many ways, the story told in this book shows what a difference they made, among other things. I found it very insightful and highly readable.

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A new novel that follows a young woman through [View all] MineralMan Jun 2018 OP

Thanks for the rec. irisblue Jun 2018 #1

The Reagan years? GeorgeGist Jun 2018 #2

Yes, but it was also the years during which a new MineralMan Jun 2018 #3

Appreciate this comment. You are certainly correct,"despair to stability" Wwcd Jun 2018 #6

in the Reagan years, a lot of the population in the state mental hospitals was forced out steve2470 Jun 2018 #10

He began that effort in California, while serving as Governor. MineralMan Jun 2018 #11

I will read this. Thanks for the info. Wwcd Jun 2018 #4

Please note; This post is in the Mental Health Support Group. MineralMan Jun 2018 #5

Any affiliation with the author of this book? SixString Jun 2018 #7

Yes. What's your point? MineralMan Jun 2018 #8

You may want to include it in your advertisement. SixString Jun 2018 #9