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Dealing with Schizophrenia in a Crowded Restaurant
I can’t put too much pressure on myself to be perfect in every social situation. -
The Case for Expanding Peer Support
Peer support is essential for a comprehensive continuum of care. -
Determining The Credibility of Social Media Mental Health “Experts”
It’s important to distinguish between peer support and information from the care of licensed practitioners. -
My Fight for Recovery
The journey was not simple. But it was worth the hard work. -
What No One Told Me About Being in a Psych Hospital
It may not be the cheeriest of topics, but it is still an important one because it is real. -
The Dual Life of Being a Peer with Bipolar Disorder and a Mental Health Clinician
I'm still fleshing out the nuances of inhabiting both sides of this space: peer and clinician. -
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.
