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How Research Is Advancing Our Understanding of OCD
It is important to emphasize the pivotal role that research occupies in shaping the trajectory of mental health treatment. -
Power of Connection: Co-facilitating a NAMI Support Group
I needed a sense of belonging with people with shared lived experiences. -
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. -
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. -
Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously
When it comes to mental illness, families often receive less support, compassion and understanding than those facing physical illness. -
The Power and Value of Insight
Insight is an ability that many of us take for granted before losing it. -
How Fandom Conventions Allow Me to Be My True Self
Pretending to be neurotypical, or “normal,” is a common behavior among people living with mental illness. -
How We Can Improve our Approach to Treating Psychosis
If we’re going to really get to know people, we’re going to need to use a comprehensive model, not just a symptom checklist. -
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.