“Crazy” Reflection “Crazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness” by: Pete Earley

Read the book, “Crazy” by Pete Earley. This paper should be in three sections. Describe, Examine and Articulated Learning. Critical thinking is expected throughout this reflection paper. This paper should be 3 pages in length. Utilize APA formatting, good grammar and academic writing. Class textbook: Eack, S.M., Anderson C.M., & Greeno, C.G. (2013). Mental Health Case Management: A Practical Guide. Sage Publications, Inc. Thousand Oaks, California (You may use this for theory implications to relate to book) DESCRIBE the struggle for understanding in the book, “Crazy.” What were the key points and takeaways that you found vital in better understanding the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system. Include your feelings, attitudes, and beliefs while reading the book. EXAMINE the concept of “self-determination.” How is this addressed in the book? What changes, if any, should be made? What would be a way to balance self-determination and health? Remember that an examination means to inspect or scrutinize closely. We do this utilizing the intellectual standards of critical thinking. Discuss your response to the following, integrating academic content from readings and class discussion. What are the practice and policy themes and implications apparent in this book? What are the implications for treatment? What are the ethical concerns implications? III. ARTICULATE LEARNING: Respond to the following questions. What did I learn? About myself? Mental Health? Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System? What I thought I thought? Etc… How did I learn it? (Be specific. It is not sufficient to merely state, I reflected or wrote. Think about what it was with regard to the assignment, afterwards conversation, reflection, etc… that prompted your learning.) Why does this learning matter? (personally and professionally) What will I do in the future, in light of this learning? (personally and professionally) Extras ordered: none