Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 6, 1962)
8 A THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER (. 1982 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON FAMILY COUNCIL Edttor'i nolt: The Famlljr Coun rll consists of a Judge, a piyehla. trlsl, three clergymen, three editor and a women'i editor. Each arttclt li a fummary of a family disagree ment presented to the Council, The Council dealt with problem!, major and minor, encountered by gulo- anre counselor! and social workers. Edited by Mrs. Alma Denny. Copy right by General features Corp.) Mri. n. F. - I (ell him to keep it a eecret. People are cruel. Steven F. - I don't want to worry about it coming out later. e Mrs. R, F. - Our ton had a nervous breakdown at col lege. Alter emergency treat ment at the campus clinic, he was sent home for therapy. Fortunately the psychother apist we consulted was able to get to the root of Steve's trouble within a few months. It was his terrible fear of not making good. Soon he was able to take extension courses near home, and last year he marticul&tcd as a senior in a small, local college. Holding down a part-time job, too, he's in fine shape. But a problem arise, now in filling out application blanks for law school. They ask about previous illness. Should we tell the truth? - SUvtn F. - I know my molher'd like , to protect me from the stigma that still clings to mental illness. But I'd better be truthful. What happens if I meet someone from the old college who'll spill the beans? Actual ly there's nothing to be ashamed of, nothing to hide. I became ill and I was cured, that's ail. In speaking up, maybe I can show people the value of good psychiatric treatment. It put me back on my feet. Anyway, when you apply for admission or for n Job it's no more than fair to answer questions honestly. Those in charge have the right to know whom they're dealing with. Up to now, though, I'll ad mit I've kept mum about the experience. The Council! Steven admits he hasn't put his brave resolve to the test. Unfortunutely he will find that public altitudes are often antiquated where mental Illness is concerned. Stigma has not been erased. Where the (rue nature of a breakdown is understood, thai is, among the professionals and the enlightened, there is no stigma attached to an ex menial patient. To these his condition was the clear result of pressures, like a water main explosion. As wilh heart disease or ulcer, It might strike anyone whose capacity for stress is overtaxed. But on other levels, over (he lunch pail or around the water cooler, the old cliche' may get bandied out Thai's why, for Steven, It may be the better part of valor to be discreet. Perhaps this country will some day catch up wilh Eng land where, thanks to public education, everything about mental illness is out In the open. There, a man stops off at his menUil hygiene clinic as casually as at his dentist's office. From the fads here, Sleven was never "Insane." Nor was he "committed." He was emo tionally III, disabled by blocks. Highest bet, in dis closing his' past illness, lies in compromise. Answer legal, confidential forms truthfully A driver's license application, for example, inquires about treatment. Steven's doctor would back his up with a statement as to his present Rood health, and that would be that. But there's no point in telling all to 'ellow stu dents, co - workers, random acquaintances. The informa tion may serve no good pur pose. From Dr. William C. Men- nuiKcr comes the statement that, in a broad sense, mental ililness strikes "one out of one"! But until our society understands that, Sleven should divulge his own back ground only when It is coiv structivcly relevant. Pool Attendance Said About Average Continued warm weather has made attendance at Haw thorne swimming pool about average, City Parks and Rec reation Director Hobert 11a worlh said Wednesday. Tuesday's attendance at the pool, the only one now open, was 4U9, he said. Labor Day, the last day that both pools were open, 54B swimm-rs were registered. Of those 330 were at Hawthorne and 158 at Jackson. Hawthorne pool will re main open through Sept. 9. APPROVE PLAN Washington The Sen ale Agriculture Committee Wednesday approved the watershed work plan tor the middle fork of the Hood river In Orrgon. 14 NO. CENTRAL 215 EAST MAIN budget priced casual campus handbags LITTLE TOUCHES TO HERALD FALL . . . accent a subtle look, compliment a regal one . . . get the feeling of fall . . . simulated leather in black, brown, grey, red, bone or patent . . . tapestry and novelty fabrics . . . 2.98 p.i. (street floor) tomorrow Mann's reduces famous No Mend Hosiery for two wonderful weeks . . save up to 85 per box . . . r FRI. SEPT. 7TH SAT. SEPT. 22 BEAUTIFUL STOCKINGS IN PROPORTIONED LENGTH No mend fashion colors: Spicy Beige Golden Beige Rose Beige Warm Taupe SEAMLESS AGILON FULL FASHIONED DRESS SHEER FULL FASHIONED WALKING SHEER Reg Price Sale 3-Pr. Sale 1.65 1.39 4.10 box (street floor) SEAMLESS HEEL AND TOE SEAMLESS WALKING SHEER Reg Price Sale 3-Pr. Sale 1.50 1.29 3.80 box FIRST TO MANN'S ... THEN BACK TO SCHOOL... mm, girls' school ""Ol coats stvled JTS 'JhTl f for com,ort 1 I Km L ... V 1 W M 1 '! fhr h tmartsxr unnnn arhnn A. I . l I Tj00sK Tdvurnes iur ran. w . ' V ' 'I 4" ' A. laminated knit wool coats with I K tfj J I V-" 'f f "5 ft bright pile lining. In red and wheat. j J V vjytf ' '"S;- 0 K I j"iJLjt - - AT Sites 3 to 6x, and 7 to 14. V Akf.- "If ' tPf I I k 24 ' 98 lK tfW 1 I ' li ." I .. f v. natural wilh bright orlon pile lining. S . j ' V A .' '"' f f V , i ' 1T lt' machine washable too. V'"- U '' '-'If W l If MV JWWfl rH 1 V4 I V (lfA Ccond floor) V. ' lfe - 0l ' 1 "" commuter coats for campus Fashion and cozy warmth. Famout i I GRAFF CALIFORNIA FACHIDNC nr.c.r,. II I i "- $ , i a most complete commuter coat line priced from 14.98 to 29.95. mail or phone orders promptly filled ... 773-7484 A. POPLIN COMMUTER-such zestful styling, so wonderful the fabric. In Zenal treated pop lin with fleecy pile lining for added warmth. Matterhorn collar. 25.95 B. SUEDE COMMUTER-kitten-soft Graff Com muter with the cuddliest Sherpa fleece collar and cuff treatment. Novel mitten pocket mjtifs. Expanded vinyl suede, so leather-like it's incredible. 29.95 (second floor) "a great store in a great country"
