Mental health empowerment is defined as both a process and an outcome in which individuals restore agency and autonomy after experiencing illness, stigma, or loss of control over their own care. The clinical term most often used alongside this concept is recovery-oriented empowerment, which appears in frameworks from Mental Health America, the CDC, and peer support research. Empowerment covers everything from managing symptoms and making informed treatment decisions to shaping your own recovery path and participating fully in society. It is not a single moment of clarity. It...
Three mental health advocates speak with Healthline about stigma, misconceptions, and successes of living with schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood conditions...
Summary: A major study has found that treating ADHD with stimulant medication during childhood may actually lower the long-term risk of developing serious...
Summary: One of the most debilitating aspects of schizophrenia is the loss of “cognitive flexibility”—the ability to update beliefs when presented with new...