A Peer Perspective on Health and the Holidays

“We can’t give that which sustains us,” John King says. “We have to be very, very mindful of practicing self-care.” As the peak of the holiday season approaches, our time and energy reserves can often stretch thin. Here to discuss ways we can take care of...

Recovery at the Clubhouse

“A clubhouse is more than a place to be,” Athena McClendon says. “It’s a place to belong.” Recovery has evolved from a buzzword into a useful framework for giving meaning to the experience of living with mental illness. Advocates of...

What is Mental Health Becoming?

“Mind is the thing that we are dealing with when we are dealing with psychiatric challenges,” Ken Thompson says. “Mind is the thing in us that allows us to be both in the world and inside ourselves at the same time.” No matter which way you...

Mental Health in Schools

“Our hope is that this program will shift the culture,” Stephany Bryan says, “and it will definitely shift the culture in educational settings