Care First After losing her son to schizophrenia, Laura Pogliano keeps his memory alive by helping others. (“I really believe that the way we treat mentally ill people in this country is the human rights crisis of our times,” she says. “There’s so much judgment around it . . . that you don’t see in … Continue reading After losing her son to schizophrenia, Laura Pogliano keeps his memory alive by helping others →

"There really is no shame in being vulnerable and talking about mental health (both positive and negative because we all have a state of mental health) or in seeking help when you need it. You may not need to tell the world but please do not be afraid. You are not alone." -Unknown

Most people, if you live in a big city, you see some form of schizophrenia every day, and it's always in the form of someone homeless. 'Look at that guy - he's crazy. He looks dangerous.' Well, he's on the streets because of mental illness. He probably had a job and a home.

“Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen. We must avoid quick-tempered criticism and furious, power-driven argument. The same goes for sulking or silent scorn. These are emotional booby traps baited with pride and vengefulness.  Our first job is to sidestep the traps.” Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p. 91.

God, grant me Serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to change the things I can. And Wisdom to know the difference.

Imagine all your worst thoughts as a soundtrack running through your mind 24/7, day after day.” — Adam Walker Cleveland

Why Do So Many Men Have Eating Disorders? Cultural expectations about manhood are fueling a silent epidemic of eating disorders and body image disturbance in men across the country. Unlike Marvin, you probably don't have a mental disorder, much less a substance abuse problem that you developed to cope with it. Muscle dysmorphia, or MD, … Continue reading Why Do So Many Men Have Eating Disorders? →

Our bodies are our gardens to which our wills are gardeners” ~ William Shakespeare “Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you.” ~ Karl Lagerfeld

"Turns out, all that avoidance, stubbornness, and unwillingness to work only landed me deeper in my disorder. There are no escalators on the climb to recovery… only stairs. You cannot wait around for the elevator that does not even exist… you just have to hike up your boots and start climbing." - Brooke Heberling