Send us a textPete Early shares his journey from Washington Post journalist to mental health advocate after his son developed bipolar disorder, revealing how a broken system forces families into crisis before providing help.• Diagnosis came during his son Kevin's college years with warning signs like "food doesn't taste good" and confusion about reality• Psychiatrist delivered a devastating prognosis: "incurable disease" with lifetime medication, weight gain, likely unemployment• Kevin stopped taking medication after a few weeks, leading to psychosis and breaking into a stranger's house• Early couldn't get help until his son became "dangerous" enough for intervention• His son joined 365,000 Americans with serious mental illness who end up in jails and prisons annually• Crisis intervention training for police makes crucial difference in mental health encounters• Recovery came through proper medication, independent living with supportive roommates, and finding purpose as a peer counselor• Early discovered the difference between being a parent versus a partner in someone's recovery• Mental health system requires criminal behavior before providing adequate treatment• Despite Early's connections and resources, getting proper help took years of struggleIf you know anyone who would like to share their story on Why Not Me? The World, visit TonyMantor.com/Contact. Tell everyone everywhere about our show and the inspiration our guests provide, reminding you that you are not alone in this world.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
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Colleen Scott: One Mother's Journey Through Schizophrenia
Send us a textA mother shares her 18-year journey supporting a son with schizophrenia through mental health system failures, incarceration, and experimental brain surgery.• Colleen Scott's son started showing signs of schizophrenia at age 17, withdrawing socially and exhibiting erratic behavior• A prosecutor advised having her son arrested "to get him in the system" for mental health help, resulting in traumatic incarceration• Laws preventing family commitment, alongside HIPAA restrictions at age 18, create nearly insurmountable barriers for families seeking help• After years of struggle, Colleen secured disability benefits and eventually enrolled her son in an experimental Deep Brain Stimulation trial at Johns Hopkins• The mental health system's integration with the legal system often criminalizes mental illness rather than treating it• Current group home living with court-ordered treatment provides some stability, though interactions with police remain common• Colleen advocates for better training for law enforcement and restoration of family commitment options with proper safeguards• Organizations like the National Schizophrenia and Related Conditions Society (NSSC) offer hope through focused advocacy and lobbying effortshttps://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
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Stephanie Beilin: Mother's Journey Through Mental Illness and Incarceration
Send us a textA mother and clinical social worker shares her heartbreaking journey navigating the legal system after her high-achieving son developed serious mental illness, revealing how our justice system criminalizes rather than treats mental health conditions. • Licensed independent clinical social worker with 40+ years experience working with vulnerable populations• Her academically successful son began experiencing internal racing thoughts and anxiety despite outward success• Despite parents' professional backgrounds (mother a social worker, father a psychologist), they faced enormous challenges getting appropriate care• Son discontinued medication at 29, leading to psychotic episodes and repeated negative police encounters• Law enforcement and legal system demonstrated lack of training and empathy in handling mental health crises• Massachusetts lacks assisted outpatient treatment programs that could have prevented criminalization• 70-80% of incarcerated individuals suffer from serious mental illness• Anosognosia: neurological condition where individuals lose ability to self-reflect on their behaviors• Advocate working with National Shattering Silence Coalition to change legislation and improve mental health services• Need for systemic change in how police, courts, and society respond to mental health conditionsTell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me, the world, the conversations we're having and the inspiration our guests give to everyone everywhere that you are not alone in this world.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
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Justin Volpe : How Peer Support Changes Lives
Send us a textJustin Volpe shares his journey from being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and incarcerated to becoming a certified recovery peer specialist who has trained over 3,500 police officers in crisis intervention. His story demonstrates how individuals with lived experience can transform systems and save lives by bridging gaps between law enforcement, courts, and treatment providers.• Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in his early 20s after struggling with substance abuse• Released from jail through Miami's Jail Diversion Program, which provides support, therapy, and resources• Became a peer specialist within 8 months of incarceration, helping others navigate the system• Worked for 14 years getting thousands of people out of incarceration and connecting them to services• Describes his role as a "bridger" between systems that don't typically communicate with each other• Trained over 3,500 police officers in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) approaches• Featured in documentaries "The Definition of Insanity" and Ken Burns' "Hiding in Plain Sight"• Now works nationally with state behavioral health teams at NASMHPD• Advocates for including people with lived experience at policy and planning tables• Emphasizes that recovery is possible: "I was written off and told I'd die on the street"Tell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me: The World, the conversations we're having and the inspiration our guests give to everyone that you are not alone in this world.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
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Jessica Ferguson : Brother in Crisis: A Family's Desperate Fight for Mental Health Support
Send us a textJessica Ferguson shares the deeply personal story of her brother's struggle with serious mental illness and how systemic failures led to his incarceration after being accused of a triple homicide when he should have been in psychiatric care.• Her brother had been stable with his mental illness for a decade before showing concerning behavior changes in early 2023• Despite three psychiatric hospitalizations within months, he was repeatedly discharged after 72-hour holds with no substantial care plan• Family pleas for help were ignored as healthcare providers cited voluntary treatment requirements and HIPAA restrictions• Only after being accused of a crime did he receive consistent psychiatric care• The jail system provides minimal mental health support compared to psychiatric hospitals• Families need healthcare proxy arrangements and better knowledge of resources before crises occur• Massachusetts lacks Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) options that could mandate treatment• Mental health systems must partner with families who know their loved ones bestIf you know someone with a story to tell, send them to TonyMantor.com. Tell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me, the World, the conversations we're having and the inspiration our guests give to everyone everywhere that you are not alone in this world.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Although autism is becoming more widely recognized, there is still a lack of understanding and awareness surrounding the condition. As a result, many individuals and families affected by autism struggle to find the support and resources they need. Why Not Me The World podcast aims to bridge that gap by providing valuable information and insights into autism, fostering empathy and understanding, and promoting acceptance and inclusion. Nashville based Music Producer Tony Mantor explores the remarkable impact his guests make by empowering their voices in spreading awareness about autism and helping break down the barriers of understanding. Join Mantor and his guests as they delve into the world of autism and mental health to explore topics such as diagnosis, treatment, research, and personal stories. Together, we can create a more informed and compassionate society for individuals with autism.
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