Amy Smith has probably done more than any other person in Colorado to broaden our perspective on mental health care.
Whether bringing to our attention models from Sweden and Finland -- or vigorously arguing against medication, even arranging conferences with Richard Whitaker author of "Anatomy of an Epidemic" and "Mad In America" to speak at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Ft. Logan no less. |
See Westword's article on Amy's 2012 Conference --
Mental Health Care Drugs -- Expanding our Vision See also Paula Caplan's book on the DSM -- "They Say You're Crazy" This page will focus on promising practices that Amy has identified from around the world and nation. The opinions expressed here are Amy's and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Orchid. |