Writing to Spread Awareness about Bipolar Disorder
By Julie Whitehead In 2006, I experienced a series of psychotic episodes, ending with my decision to run away from...
Surviving the Bed Shortage in Mental Health Treatment Facilities: A Teenager’s Experience
By Molly Dickerson Over the last few years, those of us seeking inpatient mental health treatment have been confronted with...
The Comforting and Frustrating Realization that You Are Not Alone
By Caroline Helsen I plugged in my phone, hit start on Google Maps and began the 57-minute drive from Brookline...
Navigating Early Recovery from Schizophrenia
By Maya Jones Sometime between March 8 and March 15 of this year I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I was...
Transcending the Self-Stigma From my Youth
By Farrah Fritz Confident. Capable. Honest. Expressive. Invincible. These were my defining characteristics as a 17-year-old junior in high school...
Dealing with Schizophrenia in a Crowded Restaurant
By Jason Jepson When I wake up early for a doctor’s appointment, I treat myself to breakfast at a local...
The Importance of Prioritizing Emotional Wellness over Academic Achievement
By David Steingart, LCSW As a therapist, I have noticed significant distress among youth and young adults, particularly college-aged clients....
What No One Told Me About Being in a Psych Hospital
By Janna Herron My roommate’s wailing put me to sleep that night. Yeah, right. I wished it could, just like a...
The Dual Life of Being a Peer with Bipolar Disorder and a Mental Health Clinician
By Andrea Vassilev I adored my peer support group. I loved seeing the same friendly faces every week, connecting with...
Serious Mental Illness Recovery: The Basics
By Larry Davidson, Ph.D., and Katherine Ponte, B.A., J.D., MBA, CPRP When managing serious mental illness (SMI), the recovery journey...