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My Spiral out of Reality
"To never have lived the struggles I’ve endured would be to erase who I am today." -
NAMI Applauds Victory for Veterans’ Mental Health
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a landmark bipartisan bill, S. 785, The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, which previously passed the Senate. -
Why I Decided to Be Open with My Students About My Mental Illness
"Children need to know where to get resources and that it is okay to ask for help." -
Why Mental Illness Education Matters to Me
"I want to spread education so that others don’t have to go through what my mother and I both went through." -
Addressing Emotions with Mental Illness
People with mental illness experience a wide range of emotions. For me, the three most prominent emotions were anger, lack of self-worth and, eventually, hope. They reflect my evolution from mental illness diagnosis towards recovery. -
Bipolar Disorder: My Experience, My Own Words
"Although it is called bipolar disorder, I often think of myself as being 'tripolar.' Sometimes I experience mania, sometimes I experience depression, but I also inhabit a unique space in the middle. I have to maintain a balance between my two extreme emotions." -
Being Socially Isolated with Mental Illness: A Perspective for Loved Ones
"Something as simple as sitting on the phone with you while you watch TV can help, even if neither of us says a word. It's a reminder that someone is out there and cares when I feel so alone." -
Finding the Best Medication Regimen
For many people with mental illness, medication is an important part of their treatment plan. It can be challenging to find the right medication regimen for you, but here are some tips to get there. -
This is For Me
"I have learned it is extremely difficult for someone who is "neurotypical" (without a mental illness) to understand what it’s like to have your own mind turn against you. So, I will speak out and beg you to understand."