While in Atlanta, I stopped by the Emory Brain Health Center, where I had the chance to learn about their Veterans Program. They provide free treatment, including flying the vet and their family in, putting them up in a hotel, feeding them, and all the services required to treat post-9/11 vets struggling with invisible wounds […]
I was fortunate to visit The Carter Center in Atlanta last week. I was there to help design a conference for journalists that will take place this summer to aid in the fight against stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders. The ground and the facility so inspired me. It was my first time.
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We know that stigma kills. Stigma prevents people from getting treatment, and sometimes that can lead to loss of life. My experience in this Grand Challenge exposed me to antiquated laws and policies that perpetuate stigma.
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I am grateful for living a mundane life. I appreciate being involved in the lives of those close to me and having the time to get away and into nature occasionally. I like walking in the city and being part of the crowd without standing out. I always have. There is something exquisite about being
I had the good fortune to visit my wife, Laura Baron’s, recording studio, Recording Arts, to see her expert producer, Marco Delmar, in action. The two were working with the amazing Latino drummer, Manny Arciniega, on a song for Laura’s upcoming album release. Multiple takes ensured Marco and Laura had what they were looking for.
Last Friday and Saturday, I was honored to participate in the first strategic planning of the Grand Challenge to eliminate the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders on a national scale. We had participants from 14 organizations representing 1,000s of organizations that will participate. The photo above is the leadership team – see
As I write this, it is the first day of 2023, and the whole year is ahead. When you read this, it will be at least the 2nd day of the year, and possibility will loom large in whatever plans you are making… if you are making plans. For those who think about what can
Well, it’s a balmy 29° F here in Washington, DC. There is little wind, and it’s a welcome relief from earlier in the week when the temperature dipped to six, and there were gusts of up to 50 mph. It’s finally safe to take the dog for a walk again. And it’s the day after
I got a great new chair for my office, so we can expand the number of people who sit and watch movies in the evening with greater comfort. When it arrived, it delivered on the comfort front and quickly became a mainstay in my workplace. Soon it was discovered by Kaya, pictured above. She barely
When I was a kid, I was busting out of a family that was falling apart and far too young to be out on my own. Most of my energy was dedicated to figuring out how to do mundane things like rent an apartment or get a job. But, being young at heart and without
