Living With A Mental Illness
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A recovery-education program presented by trained consumer
presenters/facilitators to other
consumers, families, friends and
professionals.
Hear from people who have
struggled with disorders such as
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,
major depression, and other
severe mental illnesses. These
presenters offer insight and
hope by their example and
testimonials of their experiences.
In Our Own Voice is...
• An informational outreach
program on recovery
presented by trained
consumers to other consumers,
families, students,
professionals, and all people
wanting to learn about mental
illness.
• Designed to offer insight
into how people with serious
mental illnesses cope with
the realities of their
disorders while recovering
and reclaiming productive
lives with meaning and
dignity.
• Living proof that mental
illness is nothing to be
ashamed of and that
recovery is an ongoing
reality.
The Presentation
The brief video features
consumers speaking about the
topics of Dark Days,
Acceptance, Medications,
Coping Skills, Successes, and
Hopes and Dreams.
The presenters also provide
opportunity for discussion
about each section to enrich
the audience's understanding
of living with mental illness.
A Take Home Kit is distributed to all attendees and
includes resources and an
opportunity for program
evaluation.
The presentation is designed…
• To meet the need for
consumer-run education
initiatives.
• To set a standard for quality
education about mental illness
from those who have been
there.
• Presenters are consumers who
are ready for the next step in
their recovery and are willing
to share their story.
• During their training, presenters
practice telling their
personal stories, develop
facilitation skills, develop
story points that will be
relevant and meaningful to
specific audiences, and
develop a professional presentation
that they could take to
their communities.
The Audience
• Consumers… in day programs,
inpatient settings, support groups,
and other community settings who
can share, learn, and find hope for
successful living.
• Family and friends… who may need
further reassurance of the
possibility of recovery for their
loved ones.
• Health care providers… who desire
strengthened communication with
their clients and improved
outcomes.
• Law enforcement officials… to
increase awareness of and sensitivity
to behaviors triggered by
mental illness.
• Faith communities… to increase
responsiveness to people with
mental illnesses who may first turn
to their spiritual community for
guidance.
• Students… of various age levels,
who wish to expand their
know-ledge of living with mental
illness.
• Any community or civic organization…
who may be interested in
learning more about mental
illnesses
If you are interested in
attending or scheduling a
presentation, or interested in
becoming a
presenter,
please call
and ask for the
In Our Own Voice
Coordinator at:
(619) 398-8556
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