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
Schizophrenia and Social MediaMost of us know that social media can harm our mental health if we spend too much time scrolling. One of the...reactions
I'm Solid In My Recovery... Why Am I Feeling Guilty?What is "survivor's guilt"? This can apply to anyone who comes in contact with someone who may be struggling, especially when we...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
Reality Checking: 3 Techniques I Use to Identify If I’m HallucinatingThe longer I've lived with my schizophrenia diagnosis, the more I've been able to find coping mechanisms for my auditory and visual...reactions
The Amazing Power of "Acting As If"I recently ran into someone who, frankly, is not my favorite person. Everything they say and do gets under my skin, and...reactions
Compassion Fatigue as a Peer SupporterSome of us may actually work in the field of mental health as either peer supporters or in another another capacity using...reactions
Schizophrenia vs. Schizoaffective DisorderSchizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are both mental health conditions. They can cause similar symptoms and may have similar treatments. They also can...reactions
Communicating With Your Loved One During PsychosisI've always thought of myself as a good listener. It's my nature to be curious about others and to practice techniques that...reactions
After the Hospital StayGoing through the mind wars of a wide range of symptoms are intense, uncomfortable, and chaotic. I've endured a lot. My last...reactions
Why Is It So Important to Get Treatment Early?Psychosis, or a psychotic break, is when someone loses touch with reality. In most cases, someone experiencing psychosis becomes withdrawn. They might...reactions
Want to Write for Us?Would you like to share your experience with schizophrenia and help others? We're looking to add new voices to our Patient Leader...reactions
Blood Testing for Schizophrenia Detection and TreatmentResearchers at Indiana University have created a new blood test for schizophrenia. This test detects blood biomarkers that can increase the risk...reactions
Coping Tools for Schizophrenia: Take Our PollsSchizophrenia is hard. And it can feel like an uphill battle trying to find ways to cope. Tools, techniques, therapies... There's a...reactions
Nutritional Considerations for SchizophreniaSchizophrenia is a mental health condition typically treated with drugs that prevent psychosis (antipsychotic drugs) and psychotherapy. But lifestyle changes also may...reactions
Do You Have a Crisis Plan?I had been in recovery for over 16 years when I had this situation. Just when I thought I could juggle everything...reactions
Emotional? It's OK to Feel Feelings with Schizophrenia!As a person living with schizoaffective disorder, or any kind of serious mental health issue, I think that it's often really hard...reactions
Why I Struggle With the Term "Caregiver"Long before my daughter's onset of schizoaffective disorder, I cared for relatives with early-onset dementia and debilitating PTSD. During these times, I...reactions
Mental Health vs. Mental IllnessIn the past 10 years, the topic of mental health has gotten much more common in conversations, in the media, and with...reactions
