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Navigating Depression and Medical Leave from College
When temporary pain feels too great to bear, the combined force of ‘forever moments’ keeps me going. -
Losing a Client to Suicide: Navigating the Aftermath as a Therapist
I was recently inducted into a club I never wanted to be a part of — I call it the “Therapist’s Worst Nightmare Club.” -
Separating My Identity From a Schizophrenia Diagnosis
I learned to separate my identity — my essence, my core — from this highly stigmatized word. -
Certified Peer Specialists: An Untapped Opportunity
Our community needs the empathy and compassion only our peers can offer. -
What I’ve Learned on My Mental Health Journey
I have developed some skills to guide me through moments of difficulty — to ride out the wave. -
The Importance of Treatment Adherence and Coordinated Care
My experience represents the importance of working with providers to ensure your mental and physical health care are coordinated. -
NAMI On Campus: Fighting for My Mental Health Rights
NAMI On Campus: Fighting for My Mental Health Rights Pooja Mehta shares her lived experience with anxiety and depression on campus, which began with a panic attack that threatened her ability to remain at school and continue her education. Together with other students, she decided to start a NAMI On Campus chapter to offer students […] -
Understanding the Necessity of Community First Response
This kind of first response directly improves safety and well-being by connecting people to appropriate care and resources. -
Thriving on the Bipolar Spectrum: Changing the Narrative with Stories of Lived Experience
We’re now on a shared mission to end the stigma, maximize healing and save lives by spreading education and inspiration.