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    Treatment and Hope for Young People with Schizophrenia

    At the 2008 convention, I was fortunate to catch up with Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI's medical director, and his colleague, Stephen M. Goldfinger, MD, professor and chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center.  Their insights into schizophrenia in young people I offer as a... Read moreChevron
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    Schizophrenia: Public Attitudes, Personal Needs

    "I think the most important thing is to accept the disorder like any other medical disorder, that treatment works and that recovery is not only possible, but probable as well." - Individual with schizophrenia interviewed for a new NAMI study.   A special session on "Schizophrenia: Public Attitudes, Personal Needs" was held on Saturday... Read moreChevron
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    NAMI Convention 2008 - Greetings From Orlando

    Hello! I flew out of Newark Liberty and there was a mix-up with my boarding pass, so security frisked me.  I had to stand there with my arms up in the air while she checked for contraband.  Then she opened and scanned my carry-on.   Aside from that, the flight was short and uneventful.  I ate a container of olives I'd bought... Read moreChevron
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    Tips For Traveling

    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 moreChevron
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    Faith, Hope and Charity

    The three graces of recovery are faith, hope and charity. When the night is long, faith is instrumental in guiding us through. Early on, I couldn't see the outcome for my efforts; however, I persisted until the end of the road appeared. Faith is a belief in the impossible that becomes real as we go through our lives. Years ago nobody... Read moreChevron
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