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'This work makes my heart sing!' A talk with Peer Supporter Sam Frashier
Peer supporters are making their mark with people in recovery. Check out this interview with Samantha Frashier, a peer supporter who works with inmates at the Warren County Jail. Her passion for what she does is clear - and her enthusiasm for helping others is contagious! Enjoy!
I know what it's like: a walk with a peer supporter
NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about peer supporters and their work with individuals in recovery from addiction and mental health issues. There's no mistaking Sarah Neff's enthusiasm for her
Through the Screen: What a mental health assessment can tell you
Friends and family mean well, I think. They see that you may seem a little more withdrawn than ususal, or maybe you're just not as perky as you'd been a few days ago. So they ask, "Are you depressed?" or "Is something
Kindness and other things to prevent bullying
Even though it's been years, I remember the punches like they just happened. I was in the fourth grade, and it was the last day of school before summer break. It was also my last day at this particular school, because
5 things you can do to help prevent suicide
It keeps happening. Or at least it seems that way. Over the past several months, we've heard about celebrities who have died by suicide. For whatever reason, people like Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain didn't see how
#RecoveryMeans good things! Celebrate it!
Over the years that I've been working in this field, my talks with people in treatment have been some of the best and most rewarding times. Their recovery and resilience - and their ability to find purpose in their