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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. -
Developing Strategies and Finding Community: My Experience in Support Groups
Hearing one another’s stories, weighing different approaches, being reminded of self-care and comic relief — all of that is heartening. -
Neuroplasticity III: Trusting Myself after Psychosis & Jail
It became clear that trusting myself had to come from within. This was not something that someone else could give me. -
Finding Mental Health Support After Leaving My Hasidic Community
This upbringing ultimately took a serious toll on my mental health and pushed me to search for a community of my own. -
From Professional Athlete to Mental Health Advocate
The fear of judgment, rejection, and potential negative repercussions was overwhelming. However, I soon realized that sharing my story not only helped me heal, but it also helped others who were going through similar challenges. -
Early Psychosis Intervention
The early identification and treatment of psychosis is possible. -
Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD is characterized by a pattern of instability in emotions (commonly referred to as dysregulation), interpersonal relationships and self-image. Individuals with BPD can also struggle with impulsivity and self-harm. -
Psychosis
Psychosis is characterized as disruptions to a person’s thoughts and perceptions that make it difficult for them to recognize what is real and what isn’t. -
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.
