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Finding My Life’s Purpose in Suicide Prevention and Peer Support

I hope that my story will inspire someone else to take the next step in their own healing journey.

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From Hopelessness to Empowerment: My Ingredients to Recovery

A big step in my journey was sharing my story with Dr. Ken Duckworth for NAMI’s upcoming book, “You Are Not Alone.”

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The State of Suicide Today – And Ways to Prevent It

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The Fascinating Connection Between Octopi and Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Understanding and Coping with My Delusions

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Walking on a Tight Rope: Coping with Depression

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Enduring a Schizophrenia Relapse

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The Importance of Social Connections for People with SMI

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Anosognosia: A Big Word for a Surprising Condition

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Shifting the Research Lens: Mothers of Adult Children with SMI

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My Battle with Bipolar Disorder

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Surviving to Thriving: Coping with Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder

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I’ve Taken an Anti-Psychotic Medication and I’m Not Ashamed

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Loving Yourself After Psychosis: Healing and Moving Forward

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My Case for Using and Respecting Trigger Warnings

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What to Expect During an Inpatient Stay

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Grieving the Life I Thought I’d Live

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Barriers to Mental Health: The Middle Eastern Experience

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What Does a Culturally Responsive Framework Look Like?

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Rethinking Emergency Response to Mental Health Crises

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Embracing Hip-Hop Music in Mental Health Treatment

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