Ron Bassman, PhD

Diagnosed with schizophrenia in his 20s and hospitalized twice for more than a year, Dr. Bassman recovered and transformed those experiences and became a licensed psychologist. Along with his psychotherapy practice, he devotes himself to writing and speaking his truth to power with the aim of exposing and challenging the misconceptions of mental health professionals and the general public – and most importantly inspire fellow travelers. His written works include the book, A Fight to Be: Experiences From Both Sides of the Locked Door. His current work is centered on community inclusion and social justice.