Stories from the Psych Ward: Why Drugs Aren’t the Cure
In this piece forĀ Elephant Journal, one man tells his story of being locked up and forcibly drugged in the psych ward, and how he...
Hold Your Heads Together to Reduce Prejudice of Mental Health
FromĀ Openforwards: The biomedical model of mental illness does not reduce prejudice against those who are suffering from mental health concerns. Words like "illness" and...
The Case Against Empathy
In this interviewĀ forĀ Vox, Yale psychologist Paul BloomĀ provides a critical perspective on empathy and explains why empathy may be harmful in the long run.
"My beef...
Study Explores Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence in College Women with Disabilities
A new study explores sexual violence and intimate partner violence in college women with mental health related disabilities.
How an Ancient Singing Tradition Helps People Cope With Trauma
FromĀ YES! Magazine: Lament singing, an ancient tradition once observed for spiritual purposes duringĀ funerals, weddings, and times of war, is now seeing a revival in...
Trump’s Pick for Mental Health ‘Czar’ Highlights Rift
FromĀ The New York Times: President Trump's nominee to direct SAMHSA, Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, who is a strong proponent of the medical model of psychiatry,...
Sense of Purpose Reduces Negative Effects of Social Media Use
New research shows that having a strong sense of personal meaning and purpose can reduce the negative effects of social media use.
Physical Inactivity Associated with Worse Cognitive Functioning in Psychosis
Higher levels of sedentary behavior are associated with poorer cognitive functioning in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
A Suicide Therapist’s Secret Past
In this piece forĀ The New York Times, suicidologist and psychotherapist Stacey Freedenthal tells her story of having struggled with suicidality and discusses the importance...
Yes, I Hear Voices, But No, I Don’t Want You to Call Me Mentally...
In this piece forĀ The Independent, Rachel Waddingham describes her experience with hearing voices as well as learning to live with and understand her voices.
"When...
Mental Health is Different for People of Color in These 3 Ways
In this piece forĀ Rest for Resistance, Dom Chatterjee discusses the white-centricism of mental health as well asĀ the specific ways that the mental health system...
Therapists Are Using Dungeons & Dragons to Help Kids
FromĀ Kotaku: Therapists across the country are running Dungeons & Dragons therapy groups to help socially isolated kids open up by participating in role-playing games.
"There...
Study Highlights Importance of Social Interactions in Psychosis Recovery
Study finds frequency of social interactions predicts long-term remission in first-episode psychosis.
Life Experience is Key for Certified Peer Support Specialists
FromĀ MinnPost: Peer support specialists can play a crucial role in helping people recover from life challenges including addiction, mental health concerns, and homelessness.
"'Certified peer...
The Moment the Narrative Changed?
FromĀ The British Psychological Society: BBC Horizon's recent documentary "Why Did I Go Mad?" has been monumental in changing the biomedical paradigm of mental illness....
Mental Health Awareness Month: Seven Things to be Aware of
In this piece forĀ Truthout, Noel Hunter lists seven facts it is important to be cognizant of during Mental Health Awareness Month, from the influence...
Stop Chasing the Drug, Focus on ACEs
FromĀ ACEsĀ Connection: According to Dr. Daniel Sumrok, director of the Center for Addiction Sciences at the University of Tennessee, addiction is a normal response to...
Childhood Adversity May Increase Risk of Suicide
Swedish study suggests experiencing adversity in childhood is linked to dying by suicide as an adolescent or young adult.
Providing Trauma Informed Brief Counseling to College Students
Recommendations on how to provide trauma-informed, short-term counseling to college students who have experienced sexual assault and interpersonal violence.
How Loneliness Begets Loneliness
FromĀ The Atlantic: Loneliness is a serious health threat that is as dangerous as smoking. Social isolation often causes people to have difficulty reaching out...
New Findings Suggest Masculinity is a Risk Factor for Suicidal Thinking
Men who report being self-reliant may be at greater risk of suicidal thinking.
Fighting the fog of Mental Illness
In this special report for theĀ Journal Sentinel, Meg Kissinger tells the story of Amanda Farrell, a woman labeled severely mentally ill who eventually recovered...
Danish Study Finds Better 10-year Outcomes in Patients Off Antipsychotics
Study finds that 74% of patients with a psychotic disorder off antipsychotics at end of 10 years are in remission.
The People with Psychosis Embracing the Voices They Hear
In this piece for Vice, Laetitia Laubscher discusses the Hearing Voices Network, a non-medical approach to hearing voices and experiencing extreme states.
"...a key goal...
10 Life Lessons I Learned as a Psychiatric Nurse and Patient
In this piece for Wake Up World, Cortland Pfeffer shares 10 life lessons he learned from his experience as a psychiatric patient, a recovering...
