What if there’s a better way to think about health problems than simply chasing cures? I believe there is: I call it the RISE Way. The RISE Way: because there’s more to brief illnesses and persistent conditions than just time. This is a manifesto about health problems. Or more specifically, about the problem with how we […]
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What to do if someone you know has schizophrenia
In my last couple of posts, I talked about what schizophrenia is, and how you can recognise it in yourself or those you love. In this last post in the miniseries, I want to talk about what you can do after a diagnosis of schizophrenia. (If you haven’t read the previous posts, you might want to go back and check them out first. Don’t […]
Are you aware of these 5 problems with our cure-focused mindset in mental illness?
Cures are wonderful things. Except when they’re not. Here are 5 ways a cure-focused mindset can be harmful, and why rising above it is a better way.
Rise Above It: The New Face of Our Own Minds
Welcome to Rise Above It! my blog on mental health and illness and recovery. Here’s what you can expect.
Why Rise Above It?
Why Rise Above It exists