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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. -
Hearing Voices and Turning Them Off Through Meditation
I took a leap of faith, and I had no clue how long it might take to develop the skills required to overcome this challenging symptom. -
Writing to Spread Awareness about Bipolar Disorder
I write not only for myself but for those who cannot tell their own stories. -
Early Psychosis Intervention
The early identification and treatment of psychosis is possible. -
I Wish They’d Seen It Sooner: Growing Up Undiagnosed
It does make me sad to think some of my suffering could have been alleviated sooner. -
Discovering Self-Love and Acceptance after Tragedy and Mental Illness
How could I love my husband in the face of the unimaginable — let alone forgive him? I could not even love and forgive myself. -
Transcending the Self-Stigma From my Youth
By facing and addressing my own self-stigma, I took ownership of my situation. -
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. -
Separating My Identity From a Schizophrenia Diagnosis
I learned to separate my identity — my essence, my core — from this highly stigmatized word. -
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.