"Real Housewives" Russell Armstrong Commits Suicide

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L.A. County health official's dual roles are questioned


Dr. Charles Sophy, medical director for Los Angeles County's beleaguered child welfare agency, carries two cellphones in his pocket.


One BlackBerry tethers him to his county job, where he is responsible for the mental health needs of nearly 20,000 foster children. The second — kept in a plastic case adorned with images of dollar bills — is reserved for his Beverly Hills-based private psychiatric practice, where his patients have included Paris Hilton, and for scheduling appearances on television interview and reality shows. Among his recent on-camera sessions was counseling of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast member Taylor Armstrong and her husband, Russell, before Russell Armstrong committed suicide Aug. 15.


Some say the county is fortunate to have a nationally recognized mental health expert on staff and that Sophy has made significant improvements in foster child care. But others argue that he has grown gradually more distracted over the years, and they question his commitment to the $256,000 county post.


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http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/02/entertainment/la-et-0903-housewives-sophy-20110903

 

[Kimberlyd125]

????
And?

He has 2 jobs.

Is that a crime?

Just because he has famous clients does not mean he is any less qualified as a therapist.

He didn't get that job at the county because he's not a great therapist. I'm sure it's the opposite.

 

[suzihawk]

I'm just posting an opposing point of view.

 

[Elley Mae]

I never cared for taylor, she was never and will never be on the other ladies level. Her true colors appeared with the "oklahoma" comment. She wants and needs too much attention. Who was she in life before russell anyway? Russell was a different breed of cat, the two should never have married to begin with. I never had respect for her so anything she does is no surprise(dating married men). this is of course my opinion.