Addressing Symptoms
Breaking the Chains: Redefining Mental Health in Our Communities
Mental health care has come a long way, but let’s face it – we still have miles to go. As
December 28, 2024
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Experience in Mental Health
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Addressing Symptoms
When Relief Becomes Harm: Understanding Maladaptive Coping and Harm Reduction
Not all symptoms manifest as overt distress or pain. Some present as seemingly positive experiences— a burst of energy, a
December 28, 2024
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Experience in Mental Health
Rethinking Recovery: Pat Deegan’s Bravado
Pat Deegan’s mental health advocacy has empowered many through her recovery model, yet her approach often lacks diversity and humility.
November 5, 2024
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Addressing Symptoms
Living as a Therapist with Schizophrenia: Blending Personal and Professional Experience to Support Clients
The author, a therapist living with schizophrenia, emphasizes that mental illness shows subtle signs before a crisis, observable through behaviors
November 3, 2024
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Addressing Symptoms
Understanding ‘Are You OK?’ in Mental Health Conversations
Recently, I spoke at an event in Boston about my life with schizophrenia. It wasn’t just a speech; it was
November 2, 2024
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Understanding Therapy Requests: DBT vs. CBT and Therapeutic Alliance
Many clients seek specific therapies like DBT or CBT without fully understanding them, often influenced by previous therapists’ recommendations. This
July 26, 2024
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Confronting the Covert Double Standard: A Critical Look at Peer Specialist Treatment in Mental Health
I’ve witnessed firsthand the depths of this bias, affecting everything from Human Resources to clinical operations and peer-run departments.
November 19, 2023
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