📞 (916) 445-2841
#MentalHealthMatters #CaliforniaBudget #PeerSupport
📞 (916) 445-2841
#MentalHealthMatters #CaliforniaBudget #PeerSupport
"Mary Had Schizophrenia—Then Suddenly She Didn't," risks
convincing SMI families their loved ones need expensive testing for conditions affecting <5% of cases. This is dangerous health misinformation...
"Mary Had Schizophrenia—Then Suddenly She Didn't," risks
convincing SMI families their loved ones need expensive testing for conditions affecting <5% of cases. This is dangerous health misinformation...
The truth: this isn't about helping people. It's about hiding them. #DisabilityJustice #Homelessness
The truth: this isn't about helping people. It's about hiding them. #DisabilityJustice #Homelessness
Most people with schizophrenia want to maintain their health, but need support systems that respect their experience AND their brains.
#CollaborativeCare #Schizophrenia
Most people with schizophrenia want to maintain their health, but need support systems that respect their experience AND their brains.
#CollaborativeCare #Schizophrenia
Executive function challenges in schizophrenia are REAL and neurological. Sometimes loved ones might struggle to organize pills or return calls.
Helpful: "I'm headed to the grocery—send me your list?"
Not helpful: "Stop making excuses"
#SchizophreniaSupport
Executive function challenges in schizophrenia are REAL and neurological. Sometimes loved ones might struggle to organize pills or return calls.
Helpful: "I'm headed to the grocery—send me your list?"
Not helpful: "Stop making excuses"
#SchizophreniaSupport
A real US alcohol awareness campaign would support everyone with a problem...full stop.
#DualDiagnosis #HealthcareEquity 🏳️🌈
A real US alcohol awareness campaign would support everyone with a problem...full stop.
#DualDiagnosis #HealthcareEquity 🏳️🌈
The research is promising. Let's just do this right.
#DigitalMentalHealth #DataPrivacy #SMIFamilies
The research is promising. Let's just do this right.
#DigitalMentalHealth #DataPrivacy #SMIFamilies
Search, print + post:
- Mobile crisis team
- Crisis intervention services
- Psychiatric emergency contacts
Your NAMI chapter knows what works where you are. Start there.
Being prepared is love in action. 💙
Search, print + post:
- Mobile crisis team
- Crisis intervention services
- Psychiatric emergency contacts
Your NAMI chapter knows what works where you are. Start there.
Being prepared is love in action. 💙
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mindsitenews.org/2025/06/26/p...
𝗪𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 "𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀."
Follow this case. Share these stories. 💛
@solitaryconf.bsky.social
#SolitaryConfinement #DisabilityRights
𝗪𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 "𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀."
Follow this case. Share these stories. 💛
@solitaryconf.bsky.social
#SolitaryConfinement #DisabilityRights
#DisabilityPride #SMIFamilies #schizophrenia
#DisabilityPride #SMIFamilies #schizophrenia
Del Vecchio was the FIRST person with lived experience hired at SAMHSA—and only because activists literally staged a sit-in demanding representation. That's how change happens. 💪
Del Vecchio was the FIRST person with lived experience hired at SAMHSA—and only because activists literally staged a sit-in demanding representation. That's how change happens. 💪
#Schizophrenia #CaregiverSupport schizophrenia.mental-health-community.com/living/build...
#Schizophrenia #CaregiverSupport schizophrenia.mental-health-community.com/living/build...
People with schizophrenia need solitude, quiet time, and autonomy...often more than feels right to us caregivers. But honoring their need for space--even when our instincts say "stay close"--now that's badass love.
#Schizophrenia #Boundaries #CaregiverLife
People with schizophrenia need solitude, quiet time, and autonomy...often more than feels right to us caregivers. But honoring their need for space--even when our instincts say "stay close"--now that's badass love.
#Schizophrenia #Boundaries #CaregiverLife
How to work WITH neurological differences, not against them:
🔹 Soft lighting 🔹 Clutter = sensory overwhelm 🔹 Designated quiet areas 🔹 Stable - not sterile!
EVERYONE benefits - sensory-friendly spaces are just... better.
#Schizophrenia #MentalHealthSupport
How to work WITH neurological differences, not against them:
🔹 Soft lighting 🔹 Clutter = sensory overwhelm 🔹 Designated quiet areas 🔹 Stable - not sterile!
EVERYONE benefits - sensory-friendly spaces are just... better.
#Schizophrenia #MentalHealthSupport
Celebrating at In-N-Out instead of French Laundry? That's our speed. 🍔
With social program cuts looming, a reminder:
• 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲
#CaregiverLife #MentalHealthAdvocacy
Celebrating at In-N-Out instead of French Laundry? That's our speed. 🍔
With social program cuts looming, a reminder:
• 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲
#CaregiverLife #MentalHealthAdvocacy
- Ask if it's a good time for company
- Recognize that additional personal space may be needed
- Be prepared to leave early if needed
#SchizophreniaSupport
- Ask if it's a good time for company
- Recognize that additional personal space may be needed
- Be prepared to leave early if needed
#SchizophreniaSupport
NAMI's Family-to-Family class, community support, and caregiver resources literally saved us during our darkest moments 💙
Check out your local NAMI chapter—their support might be exactly what you need.
#WorldSchizophreniaDay #CaregiverSupport #MyMentalHealth
NAMI's Family-to-Family class, community support, and caregiver resources literally saved us during our darkest moments 💙
Check out your local NAMI chapter—their support might be exactly what you need.
#WorldSchizophreniaDay #CaregiverSupport #MyMentalHealth
From "dual diagnosis" (1980s) → "co-occurring disorders" (2000s) → ???
I'm genuinely not sure how best to talk about substance use and mental health together...
Anyone want to share what term you prefer and why?
#MentalHealth #WordsMatter
From "dual diagnosis" (1980s) → "co-occurring disorders" (2000s) → ???
I'm genuinely not sure how best to talk about substance use and mental health together...
Anyone want to share what term you prefer and why?
#MentalHealth #WordsMatter
Recovery isn't just about reducing symptoms—it's about reclaiming autonomy, identity, and meaning. The smallest steps forward sometimes represent huge victories. 💫
#SchizophreniaSupport #MentalHealthJourney #PatientAutonomy
Recovery isn't just about reducing symptoms—it's about reclaiming autonomy, identity, and meaning. The smallest steps forward sometimes represent huge victories. 💫
#SchizophreniaSupport #MentalHealthJourney #PatientAutonomy
#HealthcareJustice #MedicaidSavesLives #ReentrySupport
#HealthcareJustice #MedicaidSavesLives #ReentrySupport
The urge to give advice is strong but WRONG. People with schizophrenia are experts in their own experience—honor that!
#Schizophrenia #SzSupport #SzCaregiving #EndTheStigma
The urge to give advice is strong but WRONG. People with schizophrenia are experts in their own experience—honor that!
#Schizophrenia #SzSupport #SzCaregiving #EndTheStigma