伯大尼耶瑟, CURESZ 基金会主席
“精神分裂症幸存者”指的是尽管过去被诊断患有精神分裂症,但仍然生活得很好,并且过着有意义和有目的的生活的人。他们想给别人带来希望。我们的一些幸存者提供了他们的联系信息,可以回答您的问题并为您提供鼓励。如果您对其中一位幸存者有疑问,请在此处联系我们。
Meghan Caughey holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Pictoral Art. She designed and directed mental health programs in Oregon, eventually becoming Senior Director of Peer Wellness Services at a large health nonprofit. She currently holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University. Meghan continues to create art.
Chelsea Kowal has lived with schizophrenia since beginning college. Despite several hospitalizations and refractory symptoms, she is now recovered on clozapine. She graduated with her master’s degree in biomedical engineering in 2013, and is currently applying to PhD programs to continue her study of engineering.
迈克尔有 已经从精神分裂症中恢复了三年半。他喜欢就读于 Ozarks 学院,在那里他作为全日制本科生学习社会工作。 2019 年,Michael 为堪萨斯城大都会社区学院成立了“NAMI on Campus”支持小组,并继续从事志愿者工作。
Millie Vine’s love of food, background in food science and restaurant experience allow her to prepare gourmet meals for busy families with the hope of creating her own catering business. She would like to become an advocate to show others that people with schizophrenia can be successful like anyone else.
Daniel attended SUNY Purchase University where he studied screen and play writing, and founded the Standup comedy club, graduating in 2015.He currently works as a comedian in Manhattan, and helps run the nonprofit “Team Daniel Running for Recovery from Mental Illness” with his family.
Joy Isabel 拥有俄亥俄州立大学学士学位和 2013 年英语教学硕士学位。她在中国教了两年英语。如今,她全职从事销售工作,练习折纸并喜欢跑半程马拉松。
Eric Smith is a musician, composer, and a loving family member. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio in psychology, and recently graduated with his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in December 2021. He is now a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas.
卡洛斯-A-拉罗里(Carlos A. Larrauri)是全国精神疾病联盟的董事会成员。他在23岁时被诊断出患有精神分裂症。Larrauri先生渴望将临床实践、卫生政策和研究结合起来,以减少精神疾病患者的健康不平等。
Liz Rapp 是三个孩子的母亲,也是一位经营非营利性项目日报的企业家。 Project Daily Pages 通过提供工具、材料、指导和支持,帮助精神疾病患者尽其所能地康复。五年来,丽兹一直在公开分享她从分裂情感障碍中康复的故事。
David holds a Master of Social Work degree from New York University. He runs a thriving and busy private practice as a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) specialist in New York City and sees about thirty patients with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and schizophrenia per week.
J. Peters is the owner of Recovery Now, a private mental health practice in Yonkers, New York. His battle with schizophrenia began at Binghamton University in his last semester of college.
Alexandra Johann (pen name) is certified as a peer support specialist in the state of Louisiana and as a career coach by PARW/CC, which stands for Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. Today she serves as Director of Community Engagement for the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA).
2020 年,Emeka Chima 获得了蒙哥马利学院的文学副学士学位,随后于 2022 年获得了马里兰大学校园信息系统领域的学士学位。在蒙哥马利学院,他两次获得院长名单,并入选 Phi Theta Kappa 荣誉协会。他目前在一家针对首发精神病青少年和年轻人的精神保健门诊担任同伴支持专家。
Matt Racher 拥有迈阿密大学的心理学学士学位。他最近通过佛罗里达州认证委员会获得了同行专家的州认证。如今,他带着他的乐队“Fog Dog”走遍不同的社区,通过原创音乐传播希望的信息。马特计划攻读社会工作研究生课程。
克里斯蒂娜在城市公共图书馆担任专业图书管理员已有 19 年多。十年前,她发现职业服务是她的利基,帮助其他人找到适合他们技能和兴趣的工作。自 2005 年以来,克里斯蒂娜一直是同行心理健康报纸“城市之声”的“城市布鲁尼”专栏作家。
Liz Grace holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Since 2016, she has worked 30-40 hours a week in her field. In addition to a schizophrenia diagnosis, she has struggled with progressive hearing loss due to a genetic condition. In 2014, she had surgery for cochlear implants, enabling her to eventually regain some of her hearing.
Lucas Peluffo 出生于阿根廷布宜诺斯艾利斯。作为一个年轻的成年人,他经历了两次精神病住院治疗。多亏了氯氮平治疗,他在 20 年前就康复了,并且没有复发。如今,他从事将英语翻译成西班牙语的工作,并且是一家医疗中心的秘书。
Leif Gregersen 是一位作家、演说家和心理健康倡导者。他向有精神障碍的人教授创意写作作为一种健康技能。他还作为演讲者参与了艾伯塔省精神分裂症协会,向不同的听众讲述了他从精神分裂症中完全康复的故事。
Currently, I work in my studied field of IT for a global, industry leader in Digital Signage. I have a great group of friends who understand my condition, and I have hobbies I enjoy in my free time. I am under the impression that people have little idea I even have a condition. I am a writer of poetry, dystopian science fiction and hope to one day be a source of inspiration for others with similar conditions.
罗伯特从精神分裂症中康复后,他全日制上了两年大学,并于 2006 年获得了社会工作硕士学位。2009 年,他获得了 LCSW。如今,他已担任心理健康治疗师 15 年。
苏珊·韦纳 (Susan Weiner) 在读研究生期间经历了精神病,这使她的职业生涯脱轨,并使她的世界陷入混乱。在 20 多年的康复过程中,她成为了一名作家,出版了两本诗集,并撰写了文章,甚至为一本关于精神疾病的书写了一章。你可以看到她的作品或联系她 Susanweinerbooks.com.
维多利亚·玛丽·阿隆索已婚,是三个成年子女的母亲。她成年后患上了精神分裂症。在她的回忆录《我从精神分裂症中恢复过来的个人》中,她将精神分裂症的发作描述为从上帝那里接收到她无法忽视的信息。
Amber 年轻而成功,但她开始稳步下降。起初,她表现出抑郁症的症状,这种症状很快就会失控,变成精神病。如今,她已经康复了十一年多,致力于帮助有特殊需要的儿童。
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每个从精神分裂症中康复的个人故事都是独一无二的,并且是一项必要的贡献。
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