Introduction

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Interview Ms. Martin

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Ignore Abuse

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Georgia’s Corner

Therapeutic Alliance

County MH Wages

Family Support Group

Alert—MHW

“Flying Missles”

Playing Field

County Acted Shameful

Editorial / Opinion

Subcommittee Update

We did it again folks! We managed to put together some stimulating reading material. Our stack of stuff was loaded to the hilt this month.

For starters, we have an interview with Jo Ann Martian, an essay on ‘good people vs. abuse’ by a prolific and award winning writer Dr Vaknin, and another essay on building therapeutic alliances, and more this issue.

Changing the topic, we are getting requests for issues (and back issues) of PIN from county and state agencies. Nothing from the FEDs yet, but we are still early in the game. Thanks to you, our savvy readership, PIN is moving alone into new territories.

“That Girl”

JoAnn Martin may give the impression of being a rather quiet, reserved person before you get to know her, and for the most part, she is. However, this woman with the soft-spoken voice has accomplished and experienced more in her lifetime than many would have ever imagined.

JoAnn Martin started the Riverside DBSA in the fall of 1987 and serves as Publisher and Editor in Chief of the Riverside DBSA Newsletter. JoAnn graciously opens her home to everyone for DBSA meetings and for holiday barbeques and dinners. She has been a friend and great source of support for mental health clients throughout the years. [Cont Page 2]

By Dr. Sam Vaknin
 

Why do good people - church-goers, pillars of the community, the salt of the earth - ignore abuse and neglect, even when it is on their doorstep and in their proverbial backyard (fo instance, in hospitals, orphanages, shelters, prisons, and the like)?
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