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How Should We Be Treating First-Episode Psychosis?
Treatment options can seem bleak for someone experiencing FEP. Thankfully, the National Institute of Mental Health conducted a study that revealed the most effective form of treatment for early psychosis. -
Sandy’s Story
At 44 years old, I felt at peace with the past and ready to move on to the future. Then, literally days later, I began to feel watched and suspicious of people. The delusions grew in intensity…
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April’s Story
I read blogs posted by organizations just like this one. This is where and how my healing began. I started believing that I was worthy of my story. Not only to live it, but to share it.
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Five Fingers, Five Reasons: How Knitting Comforted My Mom
Through knitting, a mother living with schizophrenia found a meaningful method to express her creativity and find relaxation for more than 50 years. Read her daughter's lovely tribute to the craft's mental health benefits.
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Building a Movement for Better Early Psychosis Care
The toll of psychosis is often immeasurable. Read about one family's experience and their hope for the future. -
Time is Ticking on Early Psychosis
Similar to cancer, schizophrenia begins in stages (with psychosis developing early), and similar to cancer, providing care at the earliest possible stage produces the best results. But with psychosis, many people don’t seek help right away. -
Suffering in Silence
Although this battle with depression will be something I have to endure for the rest of my life, I refuse to let the stigma affect me.
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A Life Story
For me, my meds serve to raise the bottom of the pool so I can touch my toes and not drown. They allow me to use my coping skills to live with this disorder.
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Top 10 Fitness Motivation Tips
These tips have helped Christina maintain recovery for over 28 years. Check them out!
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SAMHSA–Sponsored Webinar: Technology in Recovery by Those Living with Schizophrenia
Learn how technology can be used in the recovery process by people living with schizophrenia in this webinar.