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56 Life Effects Stories, by patients and caregivers Mental Health

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Unraveling the Impact of Family Trauma: My Son’s Journey with Psychosis, Schizophrenia, and ASD

11 Minutes
By Katarzyna & Patryk

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Woman writing educational article online to challenge schizophrenia stigma

Confronting Schizophrenia Stigma: Overcoming Self-Shame, Stereotypes, and Media Myths

5 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
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Young girl with backpack reluctant to walk to school due to mental health struggles and classmate teasing

What it Was Like Having Delusions and Dissociation as a Child

6 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
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Huntington’s Disease Psychosis: My Experience and What I Learned for My Future with HD

8 Minutes
By Sarah Foster
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Woman at desk massages her neck to ease her pain and tension

5 Physical Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

4 Minutes
By Megan Potts
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Woman on plane checking for pet updates before take-off

Traveling with Schizophrenia: Essential Considerations Before I Go

4 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
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Caring for Paweł: Navigating Schizophrenia as a Partner and Caregiver

8 Minutes
By Joanna & Paweł
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A couple has crossed a bridge in their relationship and is stronger than ever.

Schizophrenia and Marriage: Our Journey of Resilience and Understanding

6 Minutes
By Joanna & Paweł
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Two women hugging and celebrating their continued friendship

Reflect, Recover, Rebuild: Navigating Relationships after Experiencing Psychosis

4 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
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A couple at a wine bar on a date

Getting Comfortable Dating with Schizophrenia – Some of My Challenges and Wins

4 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
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My 7 Coping Strategies for Living with Depression

8 Minutes
By Amy Marlow
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A mother holding her baby as they feed from a bottle.

Fed is Best: Managing Childbirth Trauma and Breastfeeding Guilt with Depression and Anxiety

4 Minutes
By Megan Potts
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A group of young adults sitting in a room and sharing their mental health stories and experiences.

4 Things Everyone Can Do to Combat Mental Health Stigma

5 Minutes
By René Brooks
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Depressed woman sitting on the couch with her phone in her hand

4 Ways I Hide My Depression

4 Minutes
By René Brooks
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Woman reflecting on mental health troubles as she looks out to sea

Depression: The Other Side of ADHD

6 Minutes
By René Brooks
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Young girl looking down guiltily as she struggles with ADHD and low self-esteem

Low Self-Esteem: The Side of ADHD You Don’t See

4 Minutes
By René Brooks
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Woman bathing in open water, easing her back pain

How Chronic Back Pain Led to Self-Discovery and New Loves

5 Minutes
By Megan Potts
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Sleepless woman lying in bed worried about caregiving responsibilities

I Refused to Ask for Help During My Caregiving Journey… Until Burnout Changed the Game

5 Minutes
By Susanne White
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Woman resting with giant tortoise symbolizing need for slow steady pace

How Doing Less Helps Me Achieve More with Depression

4 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
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