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How I Founded The Company I Needed During My Journey with OCD
I was certain that digital technology could help people find the right diagnosis, community and treatment. -
A Message for Anyone with a Treatment-Resistant Mental Illness
"Whatever you do, don't settle, and don’t give up. Never accept that there is no solution or hope for treating your mental illness." -
Reaching Out to a Loved One with Substance Use Disorder
One of the most important things you can do when reaching out to someone is to provide reassurance that you are there for them. -
Substance Use Carries Mental Health Risks—Yes, Even Marijuana
"We know serious mental illness and substance use disorders often co-occur. And I believe there is room for researching the medical potential of marijuana’s components. But pretending that marijuana is a harmless substance is not the way to help our loved ones." -
When Your Parents Have Mental Illness: Healing Childhood Trauma
“Maybe you’ve spent your life watching your mother or father struggle with anxiety, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder. So, what can you do if you grew up with parents or siblings experiencing mental illness, or in a family with a history of abuse or neglect?” -
Understanding Dual Diagnosis
As intuitive as the term “dual diagnosis” may seem, it actually doesn’t mean having two mental health conditions. Dual diagnosis is a term used when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously. Learn more here.