“These genetic malfunctions are unlikely to produce schizophrenia in an individual unless they are stimulated by environmental conditions. By far the most causative environmental factor is stress, especially during gestation in the womb, early childhood, and adolescence—stages in which the… — Ron Powers Copy Share Image
“To begin consciously searching into the world of mental illness is to see it snap into focus before your eyes. It is everywhere. It… — Ron Powers Copy Share Image
“The prefrontal cortex is a complex, fragile region of the brain. In its healthy state, it directs human impulses toward rational choices and away… — Ron Powers Copy Share Image
“Taxpayers and legislators alike seem generally ignorant of the extent to which they are being soaked by the hidden costs of this parsimony. For… — Ron Powers Copy Share Image
“and by staff doctors, at least one of which resulted in a pregnancy. Earlier in the chain—on March 27—Walker, wary of the effect the… — Ron Powers Copy Share Image
“These genetic malfunctions are unlikely to produce schizophrenia in an individual unless they are stimulated by environmental conditions. By far the most causative environmental… — Ron Powers Copy Share Image
“The prefrontal cortex is a complex, fragile region of the brain. In its healthy state, it directs human impulses toward rational choices and away… — Ron Powers Copy Share Image
“Too many of the mentally ill in our country live under conditions of atrocity. Storytelling” — Ron Powers Copy Share Image
