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Stories have the power to change the way we see and think about mental health. There are 2.4 million U.S. adults living with schizophrenia, yet it is often misunderstood. Many people living with this complex and chronic brain disorder are able to pursue their goals and lead meaningful lives. Medication and supportive treatments can be a foundation of ongoing recovery—a change in your schizophrenia treatment could change everything. Learn more about how these inspiring individuals are advocating for better understanding and outcomes in schizophrenia. Let’s #ChangeSchizophreniaExpectations, one story at a time.

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September 30, 2020

How I Began To Feel Brand New After My Schizophrenia Diagnosis Broke Me

When I was younger, I do not remember any of my friends being diagnosed with a mental illness. One of my friends had attention deficit disorder (ADD) for which he was prescribed medication, but I knew no one who had a “serious mental illness.” No one in my family had a mental illness, so my perspective about [...]

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September 18, 2020

Self-Care for My Schizophrenia Is My Full-Time Job

I am blessed that I can live on my own, in my own apartment. I am glad that my parents are just a phone call away if I need to talk about my symptoms or what is going on in my head. I have schizophrenia, which is a mental illness, and I must find ways [...]

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September 16, 2020

How I Experience Paranoia as Part of My Schizophrenia

I have a diagnosis of schizophrenia. I could be doing everything I am supposed to do, such as taking medication, eating right and be on a good sleep schedule, but I still can have some paranoia. One of the things that has helped me deal with my paranoia is reading about other people’s experiences with [...]

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Navigating the Schizophrenia Treatment Journey

November 12, 2019

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How Caregivers Play an Important Role in Schizophrenia Treatment

November 5, 2019

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Why I’m Grateful to Care for My Brother Living With Schizophrenia

When my brother, Reuel, was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his twenties, my family had to adjust to our new reality of caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness. In 2003, I moved Reuel into my house so I could take over his care full-time. As a caregiver and his sister, it is my goal [...]

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The Power to Choose: Changes We Need to Make in How We Treat Schizophrenia

By Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO, Mental Health America. When my son Tim first started showing signs of schizophrenia, he was young. He had a lot going for him—committed teachers, a supportive family and community, and access to quality health care. And I had a long list of contacts and connections through years in public [...]

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Together, let’s #ChangeSchizophreniaExpectations

A schizophrenia relapse can impact every aspect of an adult’s life—relationships, education, employment, & more. Early treatment for adults diagnosed with schizophrenia can mean better outcomes. Learn more about how a change in schizophrenia treatment plan can make the difference. Visit #ChangeSchizophreniaExpectations to view stories from adults living with schizophrenia on TheMighty.com. Download here.

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Schizophrenia and Supportive Therapy: Is There Hope?

Ten years ago, I was mourning the loss of my adult son, Ben. No, he had not actually passed away physically; instead, his life, it seemed, had come to a complete stop mentally and emotionally. All his dreams—and ours—for his future had been stolen by a devastating chronic brain disorder called schizophrenia. Ben was an [...]

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How I’ve used art to express my journey with schizophrenia and reduce stigma around mental illness

Artistic creation can offer people living with mental illness an outlet to describe their journeys. Schizophrenia advocate Michelle Hammer uses art to start conversations about the disorder to help eradicate stigma. Find out how others living with schizophrenia are using art to tell their authentic stories here, and read Michelle’s story below. Ten years ago, I [...]