Patricia J Wentzel
patriciajwentzel.bsky.social
Patricia J Wentzel
@patriciajwentzel.bsky.social
Writer of Disordered Chronicles, essays on mental illness by an insider; querying my hybrid memoir about my recovery from decades of bipolar insanity.
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Disordered Chronicles is my new newsletter about the field of behavioral health with an emphasis on the topic of serious mental illness. I have bipolar 1 disorder and believed I was Evil for forty years. Now I'm an advocate and support group leader. open.substack.com/pub/patricia...
Welcome to Disordered Chronicles
Doesn’t everything that shines carry its own shadow?
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This book has been a refreshing read in my collection. It is the first book I've ever read that is written as a nonbinary character and one who struggles with bipolar disorder. It's been a perfectly relatable story. I adore the diversity.
It’s Emerald Moon Release day! I can’t wait for y’all to hang out with Jo and get to meet Cass 💚🐺

Buying info is on MelELemon.com or the link in my bio. Thank y’all for your support! I hope you love it!
November 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What happens when someone who is seriously mentally ill goes to jail? Do they get treatment? Maybe. patriciajwentzel.substack.com/p/incompeten... #mentalillness #mentalhealth #bipolar #bipolarsky #depression #schizophrenia
Incompetent to Stand Trial
What happens when an inmate is too mentally ill to stand trial?
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October 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Do you know about 988? Do you know the difference between 988 and 911? If not read my post from today's Disordered Chronicles newsletter. patriciajwentzel.substack.com/p/988-versus... #mentalhealth #bipolardisorder #mentalillness #schizophrenia #bipolar #bipolarsky
988 versus 911
Who to call when
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October 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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September 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Crisis stabilization until help divert people in a behavioral health crisis from jail and the hospital. Does your community have one? patriciajwentzel.substack.com/p/psychiatri... #bipolardisorder #bipolarsky #depression #mentalhealth #mentalillness #schizophrenia
Psychiatric Crisis Stabilization Units
A tool that keeps patients out of ERs and hospitals
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September 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
My latest posthttps://patriciajwentzel.substack.com/p/psychiatric-crisis-stabilization #bipolardisorder #mentalillness #schizophrenia #mentalhealth #bipolar #bipolarsky
September 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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August 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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August 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Need a break from the news? Me too. Here's my latest Substack post. patriciajwentzel.substack.com/p/mud-pie-me...
Mud Pie Memories
Need a break from the news? Read on.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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August 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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August 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Everyone should read the latest executive order who has mental illness or knows someone who does or people with substance use disorder. The return of wholesale commitment is here. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and
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July 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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July 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
That psychotic homeless guy on the corner? His family is praying he gets arrested. It may be the only way to get him treatment since he believes there's nothing wrong with him. open.substack.com/pub/patricia.... #bipolardisorder #mentalillness #schizophrenia #mentalhealth #bipolar #bipolarsky
Jail: The Answer to a Prayer?
Serious Mental Illness in the Carceral System
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July 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
That psychotic homeless guy on the corner? His family is praying he'll get arrested. It's probably the only way to get him treatment since he believes there's nothing wrong with him. patriciajwentzel.substack.com/p/jail-the-a...
July 12, 2025 at 4:51 AM