Woman who Destroyed Mask Display says COVID-19 is causing a Mental Health Crisis
Rein Lively shows the toll the pandemic has taken on our national mental health. Learn more about Lively’s mask destruction.
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A History of Hearing Voices: Four Historical figures that struggled with Psychosis
Learn about famous individuals and their struggles with Psychosis. Newton, van Gogh, and Fitzgerald were all hearing voices.
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Can COVID-19 Cause Psychosis? A new Study sheds light on what we Know
We’re all aware by now that contracting COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, can cause fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. But doctors in one study found that the virus can have extreme implications for brain health, leading to stroke, and in a few cases first-episode psychosis. As reported by The Guardian, the study was […]
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No Shame Day: Breaking the Stigma of Black Mental Health
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month. Formerly Minority Mental Health Month, it’s a chance to call attention to the way that our minds work affects us all, regardless of skin color. 2020 has been an exceptionally difficult year on many fronts and mental health awareness groups are doing all that they can to normalize the […]
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What is it like to be Schizophrenic and Pregnant?
When you’re pregnant, there are so many things to you have to think about. As a woman suffering from schizophrenia, those worries can be even more complicated.
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Family comes together to create One Mind and Shine a light on Mental Health
We tend to think of the world in terms of good and bad. Having a psychotic break is seen as a bad thing. Having a family who loves and supports you is seen as a good thing. So, how did the two come together to create a group that is advancing brain health? Meet the […]
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COVID-19 Killed My Son, but Not in The Way you would Think
On April 17, Hayden Hunstable took his own life. His father explains that he believes social isolation mandated as part of state and nation-wide COVID-19 restrictions is partially to blame for Hayden’s death.
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What is a Psychotic Break?
The term psychotic break signifies a loss of contact with reality. Not everyone who experiences a psychotic break with reality goes on to commit mass murder or even becomes violent. In fact, it can happen to just about anyone.
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What Does It mean to be Institutionalized Now?
What is it like to be on the inside of an institution? What do patient’s days look like and how are they treated? Learn about being Institutionalized Now.
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Ways to Mentally Survive being Isolated
If you suffer from mental health issues, the interruption in your routine may cause your issues to intensify. Here are a few ideas to help.
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The goal is to facilitate early identification of those experiencing extreme states in order to decrease the duration for untreated symptoms and reduce disruption to the young person’s psychosocial development through a collaborative, recovery oriented intervention.