Search Submit Menu Open menu Open menu Community Stories Welcome! In these videos, meet a group of individuals who either live with mental illness or care for someone who does. They share helpful personal insights and remind the world that a diagnosis does not define a person. Disease State (field_disease_state) SchizophreniaDepressionBipolar Disorder Tags (field_tags) Living with…Supporting… Apply Filter by: Show All Schizophrenia Depression Bipolar Disorder Living with… Supporting… Length: 1:06 Write it Down Knowing if you are making progress is tough if you aren’t keeping track. Jennifer’s approach of simply keeping a journal was exactly what she needed. Length: 1:05 The Importance of Self-Care Taking time for herself every now and then is an important part of Jennifer’s regimen, and stresses the importance of family help to make it possible. Length: 1:16 My Diagnosis Came Out of Nowhere A diagnosis of bipolar disorder was the last thing Jennifer was expecting in the middle of pursuing her fast-paced career. Length: 0:37 Living With Bipolar and Having a Newborn Jennifer shares thoughts about living with bipolar and motherhood. Length: 0:58 In the Workplace: A Goal for Employers Jennifer discusses how mental illness can be perceived differently than other diseases in the workplace, and how she would like to see the standard change. Length: 1:24 Finding the Right Treatment Plan is a Process Having a treatment plan and making lifestyle changes are all part of what Jennifer attributes to her success, but getting there is a process. Length: 0:52 Building a Community: This is My Brave Jennifer describes starting an organization that encourages people to share their stories, striving to spread education and fight the stigmas of mental illness. Length: 1:03 The Moment I Found Out About My Diagnosis Addye explains how receiving the diagnosis of a mental illness can actually be a relief. Length: 1:47 Making Yourself a Priority Making time for herself is a core need for Addye, and her family helps her stick to it. Length: 0:46 Keep a Journal Whether you’re using an app or a piece of paper, Addye recommends writing it down. See More Stories
