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Recovering from Schizophrenia
I write to educate people about mental illness and to serve as an advocate for others. One must persevere and never give up. Success is possible.
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The Struggles of Depression and Anxiety
For a long time I’ve battled with social anxiety and depression. Here’s my story in hopes that this can help someone. In hopes that this can help me.
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We Are the 1 in 5
What is anxiety? It seems like I’ve been asked this question a million times. How do you explain something that you don’t fully understand yourself?
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I Now Have Hope
By taking my medication and using coping skills, I have learned to face my fears. Today I have more hope, a better diagnosis and a promising future.
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New Report Shows Challenges Facing People With Serious Mental Illness Living on SSI
Nowhere in America are SSI benefits enough to rent your own apartment. Is there anything we can do to change that?
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SAMHSA–Sponsored Webinar: Getting Help After Arrest and Jail
Learn how Rochester's Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (R-FACT) program has helped people with mental illness get their lives back on track after an arrest or time in jail. -
When A Superhero Needs Their Sidekick: Coming to Terms with Getting Help
My advice is to not let your pride or the fear of mental stigma stop you from getting help. Even the strongest people need help getting up sometimes.
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Urge Congress To Invest In Research For New Treatments for Mental Illness
Tell your member of Congress to invest in research for new treatments for mental illness by co-sponsoring the 21st Century Cures Act (HR 6). -
Don’t See Me as Bipolar. See Me as Tricia.
It wasn’t until years later that I was able to finally distinguish the fact that I have bipolar disorder, not that I am bipolar disorder. -
No Stigma
I still struggle with my anxiety, but it gets better. It’s hard to see when you’re in such a dark place, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.