Category Archives: Schizophrenia

Understanding Life with Schizophrenia

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Erin Lynn Hawkes is a neuroscientist and author of the book, When Quietness Came: A Neuroscientist’s Personal Journey With Schizophrenia. Before being diagnosed with schizophrenia in her early 20′s, Erin considered herself an average person. After all, everyone has a little voice … Continue reading →

Schizoaffective Disorder Out of the Closet

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Coming out of the closet as someone with a mental illness was challenging for me. Even so, I wasn’t a successful psychotherapist with a nearly 25 year career under my belt. Dr. Carolyn Dobbins, however, was. Dr. Dobbins has schizoaffective … Continue reading →

How To Support an Adult Loved One with Mental Illness

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Caring for an adult with mental illness is like walking a fine line. On the one hand, the person is an adult and probably doesn’t want to be coddled or told what to do. On the other hand, an adult … Continue reading →

How the Stigma of Schizophrenia Affects Treatment

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

When Marvin Ross’ son was diagnosed with schizophrenia, it was a relief to finally know what was wrong. Still, Marvin says the stigma of schizophrenia prevented his son from being diagnosed earlier, delaying treatment.