November 17, 2008 – 5:30 am
What is it like to have bipolar disorder? To be labeled “crazy”? How do you balance the ups and downs? The New York Times has, in their own words, the stories of nine men and women living with bipolar disorder. If you scroll down the left side you will find the fifth person, Jacqueline Castine, [...]
November 13, 2008 – 5:30 am
Do not let the putting on the apparel cover what’s truly shining through the wrinkles, the beauty or growth and acceptance of self! Nor cover your feelings or emotions; let them dwell with understanding, but learn from the growth within!
November 10, 2008 – 5:30 am
The emotional and intellectual challenges of college can knock students off balance. One group is especially at risk: students with mental illnesses. The illnesses are isolating, and the students may be far from the support of their family. National Public Radio did a wonderful piece which you can read or listen to by clicking here. [...]
November 6, 2008 – 5:30 am
In many ways, we’re alike; however, one little difference almost always makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. William James, over a century ago, said, “The greatest discovery of this generation is that a human being can alter their life by altering their attitude.” I believe this with all my heart, and over [...]
November 4, 2008 – 10:51 am
In the last quarter Northern Lakes continued moving forward on transforming the public mental health system to be one more focused on recovery. The highlights are described in this quarter’s Blueprint Summary. Our Blueprint is a living document which is updated quarterly. The latest version was updated 9/25/08. Some of the highlights include: The Recovery [...]
November 3, 2008 – 5:46 am
In addition to the stories on this Virtual Recovery Center collected in our Stories of Recovery category, you can find “Real Stories, Real People” posted by the National Council on Behavioral Healthcare.
