Born Into Crisis
Kenneth Nixon
The American mental health system is in crisis, and those affected by its shortcomings are drowning without the tools and resources they deserve and need to thrive. In Born Into Crisis, author Kenneth Nixon shares his story of growing up with a mother with severe mental illness and a family stuck in an enduring cycle of trauma. He knows firsthand the impact trauma can have on a person's life. Kenneth not only takes you on a powerful journey through his stories but also provides cogent and practical strategies for creating lasting change in our mental health system. Born Into Crisis is more than just a story of resiliency. It's also a call to action.
Duration - 6h 42m.
Author - Kenneth Nixon.
Narrator - Robbie Madison.
Published Date - Monday, 02 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Burning Soul Press ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The American mental health system is in crisis, and those affected by its shortcomings are drowning without the tools and resources they deserve and need to thrive. In Born Into Crisis, author Kenneth Nixon shares his story of growing up with a mother with severe mental illness and a family stuck in an enduring cycle of trauma. He knows firsthand the impact trauma can have on a person's life. Kenneth not only takes you on a powerful journey through his stories but also provides cogent and practical strategies for creating lasting change in our mental health system. Born Into Crisis is more than just a story of resiliency. It's also a call to action. Duration - 6h 42m. Author - Kenneth Nixon. Narrator - Robbie Madison. Published Date - Monday, 02 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Burning Soul Press ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:01:14
Dedication
Duration:00:01:11
Preface
Duration:00:03:49
Introduction
Duration:00:09:12
PART I - MY STORIES
Duration:00:01:52
Chapter 1 - Garfield Apartments
Duration:00:16:17
Chapter 2 - Premeditated Assault
Duration:00:09:37
Chapter 3 - Refugee
Duration:00:15:47
Chapter 4 - Unannounced Visit
Duration:00:08:17
Chapter 5 - How Are You Doing, Sweetheart
Duration:00:19:17
Chapter 6 - The Cookie Monster
Duration:00:07:09
Chapter 7 - Texas Hold'Em
Duration:00:10:59
Chapter 8 - Fighting For His Life
Duration:00:16:09
Chapter 9 - Barclay Street
Duration:00:23:01
Chapter 10 - Grandma Liz
Duration:00:18:32
Chapter 11 - I Cannot Wait Until Sun Rises
Duration:00:28:53
Chapter 12 - The Family That I Never Knew
Duration:00:16:14
Chapter 13 - Being Emotionally Accessible
Duration:00:05:11
Chapter 14 - Moments of Connection
Duration:00:21:45
Chapter 15 - I Want to Know Why
Duration:00:13:19
Chapter 16 - Tucker Pavilion
Duration:00:19:29
Chapter 17 - Where I am Now
Duration:00:12:05
PART II - THE CALL TO ACTION
Duration:00:00:09
Chapter 18 - No Excuse for Inaction
Duration:00:09:53
Chapter 19 - Interfaith Community Organizing
Duration:00:21:28
Chapter 20 - Decriminalization of Mental Illness and Addiction
Duration:00:22:44
Chapter 21 - A National Crisis - How Did We Get Here and Where Do We Go Now
Duration:00:10:11
Chapter 22 - The Crisis Now Model
Duration:00:06:57
Chapter 23 - Recognizing Different Types of Trauma
Duration:00:25:55
Chapter 24 - The Imperative: A Public Private Partnership
Duration:00:11:11
The World As It Is vs What It Should Be
Duration:00:08:00
About the Author
Duration:00:04:40
Acknowledgments
Duration:00:00:45
Ending Credits
Duration:00:01:17