Auditory hallucinations are difficult to treat. People show a wide range of response to antipsychotics. And, the medications are associated with negative side effects. Psychological…
Blue October’s “Schizophrenia” describes the symptoms and challenges a person with schizophrenia faces. Most importantly, the song points out that anyone can suffer from this…
Sujith Rathnayake developed a psychotic illness after losing his family during the 2004 tsunami. He was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Sri Lanka where…
Michael Kimber’s visual poem tells the story of his battle with anxiety. Diagnosed at 25, Kimber explains how counseling and the support from his loved…
After dropping off a colleague on September 14, 2013, Jonathan Ferrell began his journey home. That night, the North Carolina highway proved more treacherous than…
Darcy Easton was 11 years old when he drew “The Scream: My Life with ADHD” for his school’s art competition. He believed it explained his…
Some people find the sound of nails on a chalkboard or the rumbling of a snoring spouse irritating, but what if the sound of someone…
Katje Kaase’s poem “Autistic Wonder” describes the unique worldview of a person with autism. The author’s imagery helps the audience develop a picture of how…
The release of a sex offender back into a community can be a deeply unnerving experience. Many of us are fearful for our comfort and…
Neil Hilborn struggled with OCD for years. Now, he has decided to speak out about the disorder through poetry. He performed during the Individual Finals…
