The National Shattering the Silence Coalition (NSSC) is an organization to watch in the SMI space. Their advocacy and resources are impacting the lives of over 8 million children and 14.2 million adults. NSSC is leading the push for greater attention and investment in serious mental illness, and their upcoming events, videos, and publication are sure to inform and inspire you.
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In a world that wants to look away from mental illness, one woman chose truth and vulnerability. She discovered the power of narrative control through writing and created a platform for herself and others to tell their stories. Despite grappling with the unpredictability of bipolar disorder and the fear of losing her loved one, she stands guard and keeps a constant eye out for trouble. Through it all, she continues to put words to these experiences and insists on their presence. The words, her own now, save her again and again. Sometimes they’re all she has, and it’s more than enough.
People with serious mental illness (SMI) are one of society’s most vulnerable populations. Yet instead of compassion and care, people
