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Finding Her Center
September 27, 2018 ...more

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The consent dilemma
August 9, 2017 ...more

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The Next Big Thing?
January 29, 2017 ...more

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Professor's life story proves opera-worthy
July 25, 2016

 

Elyn Saks' revealing memoir of her lifelong struggle and journey with mental illness is translated into music ...more

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MISC & Saks Talk Mental Health
November 6, 2015

 

On October 30, the School of Cinematic Arts' Media Institute for Social Change and the Gould School of Law's Saks Institute joined forces to host USC's first ever Mental Health Awareness Festival. ...more

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Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast: Elyn Saks on Schizophrenia & Mental Health Law

 

September 11, 2015

The USC professor of law, psychiatry and psychology (in addition to a PhD in Psychoanalysis) talks about her history of schizophrenia, her multiple hospitalizations and how she has learned to manage it. ...more

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Video: Elyn Saks talk before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

 

September 9, 2015

The Experience of Mental Illness and Its Impact on the Law

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"Surviving Schizophrenia" Attitude TV episode (New Zealand)

 

September 3, 2015

Elyn Saks, Debra Lampshire and Paris Williams are all world experts on mental health. They're using their personal experiences and working in their respective fields to debunk the myths and stigma surrounding schizophrenia. ...more

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On-the job and living with mental health disorders
November 14, 2018

Prof. Elyn Saks leads discussion on reducing stigma in the workplace...  more

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USC Saks Institute receives $3 million gift
May 10, 2016

Doris Bry Trust recognizes the significant achievements of Saks Institute...  more

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Making Campus Mental Health a Priority
June 4, 2015

Saks Institute holds fifth annual symposium...  more

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Campus Mental Health Highlighted
March 25, 2014

Saks Institute brings together university officials and students from 50 campuse...  more

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Glenn Close Joins Saks Institute Board
August 23, 2013

Close's mission is to destigmatize mental illness...  more

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Saks Institute Examines Criminalization of Mental Illness
June 10, 2013

Experts evaluate best practices, solutions...  more

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Prof. Elyn Saks Joins National Advisory Council
May 31, 2013

Saks will also attend Mental Health Conference at the White House...  more

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Former Washington Post Journalist Speaks About 'Crazy' Mental Health System
December 10, 2012

Pete Earley discusses search to help his son at Saks Institute for Mental Health...  Click here to view a video of the lecture.
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Elyn Saks Speaks at TEDGlobal
June 19, 2012

Addresses life with schizophrenia - video available online...  more

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Kitty Dukakis Speaks at Saks Institute Symposium
April 27, 2012

Two-day conference looks at psychotropic medication and the law...  more

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LA Times Columnist Discusses Journey with the Soloist
December 16, 2011

Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics sponsors event...  more

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Law professor, mental health patient and advocate
September 27, 2011

Elyn Saks gives “Spirit of the Law” talk...  more

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Saks Institute Receives $225,000 Grant from Baer Foundation
August 22, 2011

Baer Foundation devoted to funding research on schizophrenia...  more

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Saks Institute holds inaugural symposium on restraints
May 31, 2011

Mental health experts discuss ethical, legal implications...  more

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Mental Health Experts Speak at Saks Institute Symposium
November 18, 2010

Ethics, Mental Illness, and Mechanical Restraints discussed...  more

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USC Law professor underwrites new Institute
August 25, 2010

“Genius Grant” recipient founds Saks Institute...  more

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Elyn Saks Wins MacArthur Foundation Award
September 22, 2009

Elyn Saks published a memoir about her struggles with schizophrenia....  more