The "100 Individuals with Schizophrenia" interview
campaign continues. I talk now with Marvin
Spieler, director of the Consumer Speakers' Bureau of the Mental Health
Association of New York City (MHA-NYC).
CB: Give us an introduction for our community members.
MS: I've been living for the last 14 years in... Read more
In the NAMI Peer-to-Peer nine-week
education course, the mentors introduce the participants to the "Stages of
Emotional Response to Trauma" and ask each of the students to assess where he
or she is along this continuum. It is
true that the diagnosis of schizophrenia is a trauma. My hospitalization in 1987 when I had my
breakdown... Read more
As the NAMI convention approaches in June, I've
decided to devote a blog entry to tips for healthy traveling, as well as common
etiquette guides for tipping the people who serve to make your travel
experience carefree. Lastly, I'll give
you some practical matters to consider.
First, here are "10 Tips for Healthy... Read more
In our continuation of the Dr. Xavier Amador interview, the esteemed
psychologist gives some suggestions for how to dialogue with a loved one or
friend who lacks awareness that he has schizophrenia.
SC: In the New York Times, there was a recent article about Ely
Lilly's new drug breakthrough that... Read more
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