It Is What It Is
4/10/2012
My son was 8 years old the first time a doctor told me he had a psychotic illness ... I knew the meaning of the word psychotic, but I could not imagine it describing my son. |
Parenting a mentally ill child
6/18/2010
Raising a child who suffers from a mental illness brings significant challenges to a parent's skills and resources. |
The Power of Higher Powers
7/21/2008
In 1979, Thelma Gordon made a request that was considered pretty strange back then: She wanted her church to find a way to welcome and support people who suffered from mental illness. |
Schizophrenia: Twice as Common as HIV/AIDS, But Survey Shows Americans Misinformed
6/09/2008
Twice as many Americans live with schizophrenia than with HIV/AIDS, but a major report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reveals most Americans are unfamiliar with the disease. |
Orthomolecular Medicine: Can vitamins help those that medications have failed?
4/21/2008
Read more about orthomolecular medicine from Schizophrenia Digest. |
Living with Schizophrenia: Poet and Author Pamela Spiro Wagner
10/31/2007
An interview with Pamela Spiro Wagner, by Christina Bruni, a blogger for the Health Central Network site SchizophreniaConnection.com |
Creative Synergy: A Portrait of New York City artist Martin Cohen
7/30/2007
Read the latest cover story from Schizophrenia Digest about Martin Cohen, a New York city artist with schizophrenia. |
Join the Club: The Hottest Trend in Recovery
5/21/2007
Clubhouses share an emphasis on peer support, with varying degrees of professional involvement. Learn more about clubhouses from Schizophrenia Digest. |
African American Families and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
3/28/2007
NAMI has released A Family Guide to Mental Health: What You Need to Know, oriented especially to African-American families affected by medical illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. |
Research Sheds Light on Genetic Factors in Schizophrenia
3/22/2007
New gene study finds link between immune system and schizophrenia. |
Portrait of a Family
2/07/2007
New independent film Canvas, based on a true story, offers a sensitive, informed, and realistic picture of schizophrenia. |
An Excerpt From My Memoir
12/11/2006
Robin Cunningham presents an abridged excerpt from his upcoming memoir "One Mind Two Worlds." NAMI has partnered with HealthCentral to bring you stories from their website. |
Coping with Schizophrenia: Don't Compare Yourself to Others
12/06/2006
NAMI partners with HealthCentral.com to bring you relevant information from their Web site. The following is a blog entry by Robin Cunningham from HeathCentral.com's schizophrenia site. |
Anti-Stigma Campaign Launched
12/04/2006
New public service announcements targeted to 18-25 year olds are designed to decrease the negative attitudes that surround mental illness. |
Changing the 'S' Word
11/14/2006
Last spring, in a thought provoking article in Schizophrenia Digest, "What's in a name? A case for changing the 'S' word," writer Patricia Jane Teskey made a compelling case for changing the name for the disorder known as "schizophrenia." |
His brother's keeper—& vice versa
8/01/2006
Twin brothers Ronnie and Donnie share what it's like to live with schizophrenia and their path to recovery. |
"Idol dreams" Tracy Moore's song of hope and discovery
5/01/2006
American Idol hopeful Tracy Moore shares her experience in front of Simon Cowell and his shock when she shared with him that she has schizophrenia. |
Millie Smiley steps "out of the shadow"
1/31/2006
Susan Smiley talks to Schizophrenia Digest about her documentary "out of the shadow." The story includes excerpts from the film. |
Taking Aim Together
5/11/2005
A new study underscores the need for consumers and psychiatrists to talk about what they want from treatment. Schizophrenia Digest takes a look at this important issue and investigates ways in which consumers are psychiatrists are working together. |
The Medication Journey
4/21/2005
Adherence is an issue that confronts anyone working to manage a difficult medical condition. bp Magazine investigates the unique challenges faced by those with mental illness and offers insight for those facing the medication journey. |
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