52 pages • 1 hour read
Pete EarleyCrazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Index of Terms
AFL (Assisted Living Facility)
Assisted living facilities (AFL) are halfway houses for the mentally ill as they transition to living independently. Many of the AFLs in Miami are poorly run and in bad condition.
Baker Act
A Florida law passed in 1971 stating that an individual can only be held involuntarily for psychiatric evaluation for 72 hours.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a serious mood disorder characterized by extreme mood swings from mania to depression. This disorder can impair sleep, activity, judgment, and behavior.
