This makes me very sad. I can't speak for my son, but I suspect he feels the same way.

Open Dialogue is a mental health therapy that originated in Finland and shows a great deal of promise in helping people, especially those having their first psychotic break. From what I understand, it's more respectful that the "traditional" kinds of mental health therapies provided in the U.S.

One thing I really like about it is that there is no discussion of the person at the center of concern outside of his presence. Everything is discussed in the team.

Another thing I like is that there is an assumption that the problem is between people, rather than inside the person who is showing symptoms.

IMO it's a very promising and innovative approach which should be given a chance here in the U.S. But, of course, if it works, it would cut into drug company profits. God forbid people start getting well and going on with their lives!

Will Hall has an interview with Mary Olson at Madness Radio: http://www.madnessradio.net/madness-...on-open-dialog.