Real stories of wellness in real life
It is Never Too Late to Do a Wellness Recovery Action Plan
by Colleen Jasper Office of Consumer Relations, Michigan Department of Mental Health When a person is feeling well and being productive, often we forget (thank God!) the difficulties that we have had in the past and all the suffering that goes with those hard times....
Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Visit
Successfully working with doctors and other health care providers can be a challenge for many people. It is for me. We know they have studied the kinds of things we are experiencing and will likely have solutions for us that would ease our recovery. How can we work...
The Greatest Gift
You may have been in the situation where you knew that another person was in great distress but you didn't know what to say or do. There is one answer that is always correct. Listen. Listen, listen, listen. Listening is the greatest gift you can give...
Recovery Begins
by Susan Campbell I had the pleasure of hearing you Mary Ellen Copeland speak at the Pittsburgh Recovery conference on September 11. I have never written to a speaker before but felt so comfortable hearing you speak about your experiences that I thought I'd give it a...
4 Beginning Steps for Dealing with Trauma
Did you know that bad things that have happened to you in your life can cause or worsen mental health challenges? There is more and more research confirming the strong connection between traumatic life events and mental health issues. If you feel this is true for you,...
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