Lynn Nanos: Navigating Psychosis: A Mobile Crisis Worker's Perspective

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ? · 2025-05-28

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Lynn Nanos, a mobile psychiatric emergency social worker with 15+ years experience, shares insights on evaluating and helping people with serious mental illness in crisis situations.

Her work bridges the gap between law enforcement and mental healthcare, providing crucial interventions for individuals experiencing psychosis and other mental health emergencies.

• Conducts psychiatric evaluations in various settings including homes, police stations, nursing homes, and even public spaces
• Assesses whether individuals need hospitalization or can be referred to outpatient treatment
• Works with police to divert people from the criminal justice system when possible
• Explains the "revolving door" problem with brief hospital stays leading to recurring crises
• Advocates for Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to reduce homelessness, hospitalization, and incarceration
• Discusses anosognosia (lack of awareness of illness) affecting up to 97% of untreated schizophrenia patients
• Clarifies that most people with mental illness are not violent and are more likely to be victims
• Highlights the difference between psychosis and borderline personality disorder interventions
• Emphasizes that mental illnesses are brain disorders that shouldn't be stigmatized

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Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

Embracing Autism/Mental Health WorldwideAutism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Despite increasing recognition, there remains a lack of understanding and awareness about the condition.Mental health encompasses a range of conditions impacting emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting millions globally. It includes disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. Schizophrenia is marked by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, while psychosis involves a loss of contact with reality, often presenting with similar symptoms. Despite growing awareness, stigma and misconceptions about mental health, particularly schizophrenia and psychosis, persist, underscoring the need for greater understanding and support.From celebrating neurodiversity to breaking down stigma, we create a safe space for listeners to learn, grow, and feel seen. Whether you're on the spectrum, a caregiver, or an advocate, join our global community for inspiring conversations and empowering resources that uplift and unite. Tune in to embrace understanding, healing, and hope worldwide!Together, we can create a more informed and compassionate society for individuals with Autism and Mental Illness.

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