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His Story Continues
My brother’s story is forever a part of my story, to be shared through me. -
7 Lessons I Learned as a Survivor of a Friend’s Suicide
By continuing to learn from my friend's death, I can honor his memory and make a positive impact in the world. -
Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient
I felt pressure to continue being ‘the brave, resilient one’ in moments I deserved to rest, recuperate and simply be a child. -
Breaking Through Family Trauma: Finding Healing and Forgiveness
Oftentimes, the first step in a mental health journey is to reckon with the past. -
My Daughter’s First Episode of Psychosis
"Our family is facing a monster we’ve never seen. Getting your child the right treatment, diagnosis and medication can make all the difference." -
Experiencing a Psychotic Break Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken
Too often, people experiencing psychosis are told that their life will never be the same. This narrative is not only exaggerated, but it’s also inaccurate.
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Responding to Bipolar Psychotic Symptoms
As you learn how to manage your own illness, you might start noticing your symptoms. It can be scary to realize that you are headed for a psychotic episode, but it is possible to do things that lessen the severity of, or even avert, psychosis. -
Postpartum Psychosis: Something I Didn’t Learn About in Birthing Class
"How does a 30-year-old mom of two, with no previous history of mental illness get admitted to the psych ward? I’ll tell you how: with the very unexpected onset of postpartum psychosis." -
NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: Supporting a Loved One with Psychosis
This webinar explains how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) can effectively support loved ones experiencing psychosis. CBTp is an evidence-based intervention recommended as a complementary treatment for psychosis. -
An Ode to Schizophrenia
"My mind split, but it seemed to repair itself enough to get by. I learned one thing that proved to be true in the real world: When you struggle with an invisible disease, many won’t believe you."