This piece illustrates information and the author’s personal experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.Continue reading Why I Wish People Would Stop Saying “I’m So OCD”
A Service by Students: High School Students Raise Money for NAMI
This piece reports on community developments as a student-run non-profit raised money for NAMI Detroit.Continue reading A Service by Students: High School Students Raise Money for NAMI
Reflection: Focusing on The Positive In A World That Drowns Us In The Negative
There is so much negative stuff in this world that it drowns out the positive… but there is an alternative to focusing on the negative.Continue reading Reflection: Focusing on The Positive In A World That Drowns Us In The Negative
Mental Health in Rural America
Mosher dives into the state of mental health care especially in the country’s rural communities.Continue reading Mental Health in Rural America
Dysphoria & Euphoria: An Eating Disorder Recovery Story
A personal story outlining the journey through eating disorder recovery.Continue reading Dysphoria & Euphoria: An Eating Disorder Recovery Story
Connecting with Recent Topics in Psychiatric Epidemiology
In this informational piece, Lane details recent insights in the field of psychiatric epidemiology including differences in mental health treatment across racial and ethnic groups.Continue reading Connecting with Recent Topics in Psychiatric Epidemiology
Reflection: A Living Hell
Approximately six years ago I experienced my last psychotic relapse which inspired this poem, reflecting the state of my mind as I went through this living hell as portrayed in the first stanza. Ultimately, however, I found great hope for my recovery in the words of sacred scripture which have been a source of abundant strength for me in my struggle with a serious mental disorder. Today, I continue to be inspired by the hope I have found in my higher power as reflected in my closing. Thank you for letting me share.Continue reading Reflection: A Living Hell
An Introduction to Psychiatric Epidemiology
Lane provides an in-depth dive into the field of psychiatric epidemiology. Continue reading An Introduction to Psychiatric Epidemiology
A HelpLine Story
Dedicated volunteer Andrew Posner shares his stint with NAMI Washtenaw County as a NAMI HelpLine volunteer.Continue reading A HelpLine Story
A Poem
A reflection on my spiritual journey from the living hell of a psychotic break to a state of higher awareness.Continue reading A Poem