As per Will's suggestion, I've just purchased Robert Whitaker's Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill. I'd like to invite other people to read it with me, over the next two weeks, and then meet both online and in person for a discussion group.

This means that on July 13 this site will be devoted exclusively to the discussion of that book. Also on July 13, we'll hold an open discussion at the offices of Philadelphia Weekly. I can provide some cookies, and maybe Vince can stuff some peppers. (Woo hoo!) It'll start at 7pm. I'll send out reminders.

If you're interested in participating for either discussion, please contact me ASAP so I know how many cookies to buy: lspikol@philadelphiaweekly.com.

Please pass this notice along to anyone who you think will be able to share an interesting perspective with us.