Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Up

Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Up

Some people tell me that I’m strong. Maybe that’s why they think I can do what I do. Why Erica Stapleton with Channel 12 would want to interview me for an upcoming story. But it just isn’t true. I battle against fear every time I speak in public. When the camera turns...
Leslie’s Story

Leslie’s Story

It’s not often that we can publish personal stories of the people we serve. That’s why we were super excited when Leslie agreed to share her story because we wanted you to know that when we say you’re making a difference, it’s so very true!  I do want to mention...
SB1291 and Shared Decision Making will hurt the mentally ill

SB1291 and Shared Decision Making will hurt the mentally ill

Guest post by Rachel Streiff, Family Advocate for the Seriously Mentally Ill – In the wake of Arizona’s biggest mental health fraud investigation, the Arizona legislature is about to create barriers to guardianships for disabled individuals, opening up...
A Better Hope for the Mentally Ill

A Better Hope for the Mentally Ill

I will never forget the morning after my son experienced his first psychotic break and was transferred to a psychiatric evaluation center in downtown Phoenix to be assessed for court ordered treatment. I did not understand the first thing about psychosis and psych...

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