The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is administrating a survey about healthcare for people with a serious mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression). The survey only takes 10 to 15 minutes and must be completed by September 30, 2008. The survey is also written in Spanish. To take the survey visit NAMI at
http://www.nami.org
Please support NAMI's efforts to promote the survey by sharing this information with family, friends, and coworkers.
Do you feel that public healthcare for people with a mental illness is sufficient? What did you think about the survey?
My name is Ashley. I started this blog in 2008 to record learning experiences, coping skills, and life as it relates to schizophrenia. In the beginning, it was my sister's idea to start this blog, I did not know what to expect. However, I've journalled since childhood so it was therapuetic to articulate thoughts and feelings online and to get a response. I take medication to treat my illness, however, I am not opposed to alternative forms of treatment. Here is my story...
The Author
- Ashley Smith
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- I was diagnosed with adult onset paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 20... I experienced the ups and downs of mental illness- incarceration, hospitalization, personal care home, outpatient treatment program and clubhouse- but i survived it! Now, I share my life with you of how I am coping with my illness. I hope this blog encourages you to seek PROFESSIONAL help for yourself or a loved one... Please comment. Thank you!
2 comments:
Ashley~
I love what you are doing here. You write clearly, with insight and I love that you ask your readers to share their experience!
I'm a bit rushed for time, but I'll be back to read and comment again. I'm going to put your blog in my "Brilliant Blogs" column.
Keep up the great work, Dano
Hey
You have an amazing blog, you write wonderful.
Your lucky to have your close little family. I have a bigg family, we're not all close but i have a few that i would do anything for. A little crazy, but i love them.
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