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Life Effects Stories, by patients and caregivers

Woman connecting with friends who act as mirror to her true self after psychotic episode
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6 minutes
Sarah Merritt Ryan
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Woman celebrating progress in anxiety management and wellbeing with friends.

From Chaos to Clarity: How Anxiety Shaped My Experience with Auditory Hallucinations

4 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
Woman cooking a healthy meal in her home kitchen to help boost mental wellbeing
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Cooking for One with Schizophrenia: How Good Food Became My Mental Health Ally

3 minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
Erica Crompton and her partner, Paul, sitting on sofa with Winter, Erica’s fluffy white tom cat
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Fur, Purrs, and Peace: How My Cats Help Me Cope with Schizophrenia

4 minutes
By Erica Crompton
Woman sitting in living room with her violin taking an online lesson and enjoying positive effects on mental health and wellbeing
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Play On: How Music Helps Me Cope with the Long-Term Effects of Schizophrenia

4 minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
Woman taking a coffee break in park sitting on bench, eyes closed, and enjoying the mental health benefits of being outside in nature
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Gentle Grounding: The Mental Health Benefits of Nature When Living with Schizophrenia

5 minutes
By Erica Crompton
Woman shaking hands with her new manager at job interview, determined to achieve goals and keep going despite obstacles
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When Life Doesn’t Wait: Learning to Move Forward While Healing from Psychosis

6 minutes
By Sarah Merritt Ryan
Woman drinking coffee reflecting thoughtfully on the years since she was diagnosed with schizophrenia
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Diagnosed with Schizophrenia: What I Wish I’d Known Then

5 minutes
By Sarah Merritt Ryan
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Driving with Schizophrenia: Tips for Handling Stress and Helping to Build Confidence

4 minutes
By Erica Crompton
A man talking to his therapist about his experiences with psychosis
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Reviewing the Benefits of Talk Therapy for Psychosis and Schizophrenia

5 minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
Two female friends talking on sofa, one pleading with another who doesn’t believe she is unwell due to anosognosia
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Understanding Anosognosia: Believing You're Mentally Healthy When You're Not Well

5 minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
Katarzyna & Patryk, Mom sitting with and caring for her teenage child with psychosis and schizophrenia
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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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Confronting Schizophrenia Stigma: Overcoming Self-Shame, Stereotypes, and Media Myths

5 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
Woman on plane checking for pet updates before take-off
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Traveling with Schizophrenia: Essential Considerations Before I Go

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

8 Minutes
By Joanna & Paweł
A couple has crossed a bridge in their relationship and is stronger than ever.
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Schizophrenia and Marriage: Our Journey of Resilience and Understanding

6 Minutes
By Joanna & Paweł
Two women hugging and celebrating their continued friendship
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Reflect, Recover, Rebuild: Navigating Relationships after Experiencing Psychosis

4 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
A couple at a wine bar on a date
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Getting Comfortable Dating with Schizophrenia – Some of My Challenges and Wins

4 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig

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