Refine by
-
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. -
A Cultural Experience of Recovery
My healing process continues as I channel my past into my art and storytelling. -
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. -
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. -
How Law Enforcement Perpetuated My Son’s Trauma During a Mental Health Crisis
There is always more to the story — and if my son had been met with empathy, his healing could have begun sooner. -
The Power of Peers: Mutual Inspiration
The community began to see my value — and I did, too.
