Separating My Identity From a Schizophrenia Diagnosis
By Sarah Ryan I will never forget how I wept when I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I thought it changed...
Certified Peer Specialists: An Untapped Opportunity
By Katherine Ponte, JD, MBA, CPRP When thinking about effective pathways to recovery, the mental health community must consider a...
The Importance of Treatment Adherence and Coordinated Care
By Julie Whitehead If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or...
Thriving on the Bipolar Spectrum: Changing the Narrative with Stories of Lived Experience
By Sara Schley and and Devika Bhushan, M.D. When you hear the word “bipolar,” what images come to mind? Maybe...
Lessons in Advocacy from a State and Federal Legislative Staffer
By Alexander J. Gajewski and Isabel A. Draper Political engagement is neither a grandiose pursuit available only to the wealthy...
How the Justice System Fails Those with Mental Illness
By Denise Paley Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend, and she brought up a story she heard...
How to Describe Borderline Personality Disorder to Those Who Don’t Understand
By Ashley Nestler, MSW Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe mental health condition marked by frequent mood changes, an...
How Solitary Confinement Contributes to the Mental Health Crisis
By Jessica Sandoval The U.S. is a global outlier in its incarceration rates and widespread use of solitary confinement, a...
Engaging Your Community in the Mental Health Conversation
By Talik Monroe I experienced severe trauma as a child — trauma that I struggle with to this day. I...
Pursuing Motherhood While Living with Mental Illness
Katherine Ponte, JD, MBA, CPRP Trying to become a mother while living with mental illness can be incredibly challenging. My...