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Power of Connection: Co-facilitating a NAMI Support Group
I needed a sense of belonging with people with shared lived experiences. -
Early Psychosis Intervention
The early identification and treatment of psychosis is possible. -
Separating My Identity From a Schizophrenia Diagnosis
I learned to separate my identity — my essence, my core — from this highly stigmatized word. -
The Power and Value of Insight
Insight is an ability that many of us take for granted before losing it. -
Emotional Recovery from Psychosis: Trusting and Believing in Yourself Again
Trusting yourself is key to your quality of life — but it can be hard to trust yourself when your mind has failed you. -
Making a Difference One Person at a Time
"Treating someone living with mental illness with dignity and kindness is one of the best things you can do for them." -
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. -
Psychosis: Responding to a Loved One in the Face of Uncertainty
Family members of someone experiencing psychosis often struggle to communicate with their loved one. However, learning effective communication strategies for this situation can be helpful. Here are the strategies that worked for Kim and her family. -
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."