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Dishonoring and Dehumanizing Autistic “Lunatics,” and Others of “Unsound Minds”

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Dr. Bucher

“Step back in time and see how the mentally insane lived and died within these walls.  Thousands have been committed to the asylum over the years, and hundreds unfortunately died here.  Decide for yourself if they’re still occupying the historic … Continue reading →

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Media, Minorities, and “Scoundrels”

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Dr. Bucher

I wonder if some people with mental illness, and their families, hold their breath when they hear news break about a terrible crime or a mass killing, such as the one that recently took place in Newtown, Massachusetts.  If so, … Continue reading →

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Displaying Diversity Unconsciousness on Halloween

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

Diversity and humor often don’t mix, especially when they are at someone else’s expense. But when we do this on Halloween, it is somehow OK, at least to some of us. While Halloween is a time of playful fun for … Continue reading →

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