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What No One Told Me About Being in a Psych Hospital

What No One Told Me About Being in a Psych Hospital

April 19, 2023

By Janna Herron My roommate’s wailing put me to sleep that night. Yeah, right. I wished it could, just like […]

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The Dual Life of Being a Peer with Bipolar Disorder and a Mental Health Clinician

The Dual Life of Being a Peer with Bipolar Disorder and a Mental Health Clinician

April 17, 2023

By Andrea Vassilev I adored my peer support group. I loved seeing the same friendly faces every week, connecting with […]

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Serious Mental Illness Recovery: The Basics

Serious Mental Illness Recovery: The Basics

April 14, 2023

By Larry Davidson, Ph.D., and Katherine Ponte, B.A., J.D., MBA, CPRP When managing serious mental illness (SMI), the recovery journey […]

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Separating My Identity From a Schizophrenia Diagnosis

Separating My Identity From a Schizophrenia Diagnosis

April 10, 2023

By Sarah Ryan I will never forget how I wept when I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I thought it changed […]

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Certified Peer Specialists: An Untapped Opportunity

April 7, 2023

By Katherine Ponte, JD, MBA, CPRP When thinking about effective pathways to recovery, the mental health community must consider a […]

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The Importance of Treatment Adherence and Coordinated Care

The Importance of Treatment Adherence and Coordinated Care

April 3, 2023

By Julie Whitehead If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or […]

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Thriving on the Bipolar Spectrum: Changing the Narrative with Stories of Lived Experience

Thriving on the Bipolar Spectrum: Changing the Narrative with Stories of Lived Experience

March 30, 2023

By Sara Schley and and Devika Bhushan, M.D. When you hear the word “bipolar,” what images come to mind? Maybe […]

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Lessons in Advocacy from a State and Federal Legislative Staffer

Lessons in Advocacy from a State and Federal Legislative Staffer

March 27, 2023

By Alexander J. Gajewski and Isabel A. Draper Political engagement is neither a grandiose pursuit available only to the wealthy […]

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How the Justice System Fails Those with Mental Illness

How the Justice System Fails Those with Mental Illness

March 24, 2023

By Denise Paley Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend, and she brought up a story she heard […]

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How to Describe Borderline Personality Disorder to Those Who Don’t Understand

March 20, 2023

By Ashley Nestler, MSW Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe mental health condition marked by frequent mood changes, an […]

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