Paul Gilmartin
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#558 Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity - Olachi Tiffany Etoh
#558 Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity - Olachi Tiffany Etoh
#558 Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity - Olachi Tiffany Etoh
Friday 24th September 2021
Olachi Tiffany Etoh shares her experience with bipolar disorder and the criminal justice system on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Olachi Tiffany Etoh: Confronting Bipolar Disorder and the Criminal Justice System
It is a forced introspection that makes you make promises to yourself for the future, make promises to the people you've hurt or the people that you love and want to see again.
Imagine living with bipolar disorder and experiencing an episode of psychosis that lands you in jail. That's the reality Olachi Tiffany Etoh faced, and she opens up about it in this compelling episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'. Hosted by Paul Gilmartin, this conversation takes you through Olachi's tumultuous journey from her initial psychotic break to her fight for release from a state institution.
She shares her personal battles with outdated mental health laws and the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform. Olachi’s story is a raw and honest look at the intersection of mental health and incarceration, shedding light on the systemic issues that many people with mental illnesses face. Her experiences underscore the importance of advocacy and the need for a more compassionate approach to mental health care.
Whether you're dealing with mental health issues yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in the complexities of mental health and justice, this episode offers valuable insights and a powerful narrative. Tune in to hear Olachi Tiffany Etoh’s story of resilience, recovery, and the ongoing fight for mental health reform.