February, 2015
Recovery Story: Painting a New Picture, by Andrea
Illness had overtaken my brain early in life. Yes those dreaded discriminating words, mental illness. I was suicidal. I was horribly depressed. I had very high moods and very low moods. I could hear the cursing of people in my head. The chemicals that keep balance and help people [...]Read more
There are Facts…and There are Facts
Some days, it is easy to feel despair knowing the facts that too many people are unable or unwilling to access the services and supports they need to take even the first steps on their recovery journey. Not enough safe, decent, affordable homes. Limited resources to help people [...]Read more
Q&A with Rep. Mike Schlossberg
Pennsylvania Representative Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, came to ITE/MH’s attention when he published, in response to Robin Williams’ death, an op-ed about his own experiences with depression. At the time, we reached out to Rep. Schlossberg, inviting him to join the Campaign as an [...]Read more
Recovery Story: I Am Liz!
I’d always wanted to help others (and myself) by giving back to my peers —by really sharing what I’d been through and what I’d learned along the way. I was diagnosed with my mental health condition at the age of 16. I’ve always been very open about discussing it, even at that [...]Read more