James Pavle
September 2011
James Pavle
Jim Pavle is Executive Director of the Treatment Advocacy Center, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illnesses. In his two years at TAC Jim has continued the efforts to expose the criminalization of mental illness, stepped up the use of social media and overseen the introduction of new projects such as the 30-minute documentary, Stopping the Revolving Door, and a comprehensive Psychiatric Crisis Resource Kit. Jim brings 30 years of experience as a parent, national energy policy advocate and law firm management executive. He is a graduate of Yale University and the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University. We welcome him to our September Advocacy meeting.
Families are often fearful of forcing treatment. It is important to know how to get the help someone needs and be able to maintain or rebuild a relationship with your loved one.
The following is a book review on “I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!”
How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Accept Treatment
By Xavier Amador
“This book fills a tremendous void…” wrote E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., about the first edition of “I AM NOT SICK, I Don’t Need Help!” Ten years later, it still does. Dr. Amador’s research on poor insight was inspired by his attempts to help his brother Henry, who developed schizophrenia, accept treatment. Like tens of millions of others diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Henry did not believe he was ill.
In this latest edition, 6 new chapters have been added, new research on anosognosia (lack of insight) is presented and new advice, relying on lessons learned from thousands of LEAP seminar participants, is given to help readers quickly and effectively use Dr. Amador’s method for helping someone accept treatment.
“I AM NOT SICK, I Don’t Need Help!” is not just a reference for mental health practitioners or law enforcement professionals. It is a must-read guide for family members whose loved ones are battling mental illness. Read and learn as have hundreds of thousands of others… to LEAP — Listen, Empathize, Agree, and Partner-and help your patients and loved ones accept the treatment they need.
“I strongly recommend this book for [both] families and therapists.”
Aaron T. Beck, M.D.
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania