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Finding Myself in the Main Character of “Prozac Nation”
“Prozac Nation” gave me a glimpse of the “light at the end of the tunnel.” -
Osaka Opened Up About Her Mental Health — Now The Ball’s In Our Court
If Osaka had declined to speak to the media because of a physical health condition, would there even be a controversy?
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Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Misrepresented Diagnosis
Thanks to dramatized media depictions of DID, simply hearing the name of my condition may conjure images of brokenness, violence and terror. -
The Missing Piece of Disney’s “Soul”
The way the movie portrayed mental health normalized rejecting people over their mental health status. -
Using Lived Experience to Adapt Mental Health Language
By using the language of people with lived experience, we can create a more person-centered approach to the way we all talk about mental health. -
NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer Featured on Oprah & Prince Harry’s New Apple TV+ Series
Dr. Ken Duckworth, the Chief Medical Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) served as an advisory board member and on-camera expert for the new Apple TV+ series, The Me You Can’t See, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry. -
Myths and Facts of Bipolar Disorder
It’s essential to learn what the symptoms look like to reduce stigma and encourage people to seek help. -
The Importance of Explaining Our Lived Experience
"Our lived experiences are important, even sacred to us. When you let someone know about your mental health lived experience you invite them in." -
Lived Experience Matters: Coming Out and Sharing
"For a long time, I lamented that nobody other than my peers seemed to understand me. But how could they if I wasn’t sharing my experiences?" -
The Pain of Not Seeking Help for My PTSD
"I didn’t seek help for my mental health, mostly due to the stigma within the military. After all, a warrior isn’t supposed to show any sign of weakness."