I tend to get my best insights from fellow patients. This occurred last night when I went to a NAMI “In Our Own Voice” presentation. I had twice spoken to this very same local NAMI. But this time, I was here to listen.

Both presenters - young adults getting their lives back on track - were exceptionally articulate. One, let’s call him Adam, happened to mention that at different times he had been diagnosed with depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia. Someone in the audience happened to ask...