One of the most successful is NAMI's In Our Own Voice Program, which has been scientifically evaluated and shown to make a significant difference in the attitudes of its audience members.  If you have not seen an In Our Own Voice presentation, you should.  If you are a consumer in recovery, you should also consider becoming a presenter in this program.  Presenters perform a valuable public service with each presentation they make and experience a great deal of satisfaction, not only from the presentations themselves, but from the associations and friendships that develop between presenters (and some audience members as well).

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Please remember, this writing reflects my own experience and opinions.  If you, or a loved one, are experiencing the symptoms of schizophrenia, or any other mental illness, you should seek professional assistance.