I Am A Caregiver

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Patient Perspective: Living With Binge Eating Disorder

Interview September 3, 2021

Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her story on being diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder. She discusses the impact it can have… Read More

Patient Perspective: Living Under The Stigma Of Having An Invisible Disability

Interview August 31, 2021

Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her story on being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She discusses the challenges involved in… Read More

Pennsylvania Expands Access To Caregiver Support Program

Article August 16, 2021

On August 10, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) will implement a new law that expands caregiver access to the state’s Family Caregiver Support Program (CSP). The CSP assists… Read More

It’s All Good Here – Interview With Elizabeth Crane

Interview August 10, 2021

Nurses are facing pressure, stress, fear, exhaustion, isolation and emotional trauma and often times don’t know how to “put the brakes on” to take time for healing. Now more than… Read More

Patient Perspective: Recovering From A Mental Illness

Video July 29, 2021

Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to discuss the many facets of recovery and ways to seek out support when needed. Featuring: Laura Kaponer,… Read More

A Patient & Caregiver’s Guide: Recognizing & Responding To Residual Symptoms Of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Downloadable Resource July 26, 2021

While remission is the goal in treatment of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), residual or lingering symptoms are common, even among remitters, and can negatively affect patient functioning and… Read More

Patient Perspective: Impact Of Self-Stigma On Recovery

Interview July 22, 2021

Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her perspective on how self-stigma can impact the recovery process. Featuring: Laura Kaponer, CPSS Miranda Fisher,… Read More

Building Better Beings: PsychU Supporting Organizations Share Wellness Strategies

On-Demand Webinar July 14, 2021

Stress and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have brought the critical issues of mental health and burnout to the forefront for health care professionals, their patients, and their communities.… Read More

Anxiety In Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Fact Sheet

Downloadable Resource July 12, 2021

This infographic provides information on recognizing when anxiety becomes prominent in clinical depression and how to take steps toward getting help. If you or someone you know is in crisis,… Read More

2021 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit

Downloadable Resource July 6, 2021

Formally recognized in June 2008, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness… Read More

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