Schizophrenia.Mental-Health-Community.com GiveawayWe're excited to announce a special giveaway for our community! We recognize the challenge of managing schizophrenia while reaching your goals, and...reactions
The Mental Health Routine Deep Dive: Take Our Polls!For some, consistent daily routines can help provide stability when coping with schizophrenia. Many Health Leaders have expressed their own tricks and...reactions
Overcoming Self-StigmaThe stigma of mental illness is the direct and indirect discrimination against individuals living with a diagnosis. The stigma of mental illness...reactions
Medication Management: Activating Plan B, C, and D...Imagine tweaking your medication cocktail for what seems like, forever. Like trying on shoes, my doctor and I did the trial and...reactions
What Is Power Posing?Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide...reactions
Greater Empathy Helps Us See the Person, Not the PsychosisIf we ourselves haven’t experienced living with schizophrenia, there are likely to be times when our loved ones’ experience can seem baffling...reactions
Controlling Schizophrenia: 7 Strategies to Exercise the MindStress is a major trigger for schizophrenia among other health conditions. It can create flare-ups and lead to the resurfacing of symptoms...reactions
What Is Medical PTSD?Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a...reactions
Peer Support: Empowered by ExperienceI was introduced to peer support through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). My mother and I attended an education meeting...reactions
Smoking and SchizophreniaSome of my favorite memories of my mother are of her smoking. She seemed to take great pleasure from her cigarettes, something...reactions
When I Know It's Time to Call My DoctorFirst, in a crisis, call the 988 hotline or the police. However, for non-emergency mental health concerns, I contact my doctor. This...reactions
The Importance of Rest with SchizophreniaFor a long time, I figured that I could just go about my life like a "normal" person and that I'd have...reactions
Managing the Wellness JourneyFor the last 18 years, I've worked with my treatment team to control symptoms. For me, maintaining wellness looks like a steady...reactions
Is Schizophrenia a Mental Illness or Brain Disease?As someone living with schizophrenia who has enthusiastically advocated for my community for years, I often find myself caught in the crossfire...reactions
Schizophrenia Mythbusting for Caregivers and Loved OnesWhen a loved one is given a diagnosis of schizophrenia, it's understandable that we may have frightening notions about what lies ahead...reactions
What are Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia and How Can They Impact You?I really dislike when people call me "high functioning." What does that even mean? Where, or in what capacity, do I function...reactions
Making a Big Decision During a Meltdown"What's going on, Ashley?" my supervisor asked. "It's time for me to go. I'm putting in my 2 weeks notice," I replied...reactions
The Impact of Schizophrenia on My FamilyI am lucky enough to say that my family was and is a huge part of my support system. Without them, I...reactions
5 Easy Ways Anyone Can Be an AdvocateLiving with schizophrenia can be challenging, but advocating for yourself and others can be healing and make a significant difference. As someone...reactions
6 Resources For Beating The Caregiver BluesIn my advocacy work as a person whose loved one has schizophrenia, I try to focus on the positive – but that...reactions
