Erin L Hawkes is the author of When Quietness Came: A Neuroscientist’s Personal Journey with Schizophrenia.
An excerpt from her book appeared in the National Post.
Although she wrote about involuntary commitment and the right to deny medication, she is actually talking about the meaning of autonomy in health care.
This is an excellent article for people with mental illness and their care givers.
You can also learn more about involuntary commitment on Episode 3 and different therapies Episode 2 of The Many Voices of Mental Illness.
