Kristin Bell's Video Blog: Kristin Bell: April 2008 Archives

Kristin Bell who we discovered on YouTube last month has joined our team as a video reporter and video blogger. We enjoyed her positive and clear communication in the video blogs that she's done in the past, and so we thought it would be great if she could apply those skills to helping us. Kristin is doing well in controlling her schizophrenia and taking medications, getting therapy and getting a lot of family support - all of which are helping her in coping with the disorder. These are the approaches that all the researchers we've talked to have said are good ways to manage schizophrenia so as to maximize recovery. Kristin will be focused on helping us find new videos on the Internet that are highly educational and related to schizophrenia (as well as finding positive video blogs from other people who have schizophrenia), and will also be doing a weekly video blog herself. Kristin is happy to get your emails with questions or comments - you can email her at the following email address: schizhelper@gmail.com Please let her know what you'd like to see covered in her video reporting.

Kristin Bell: April 2008 Archives

April 27, 2008

Kicking Stigma!

Stigma sucks and it is unnecessary. Everyone will have their own way of dealing with it, but I think it is best just to kick it out the door! Below is my video discussing stigma from mental illness and how I handle it. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at schizhelper@gmail.com. Thanks for stopping by!

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April 22, 2008

As I Turn 35: Hope For the Next 20 Years

Just a little time of reflection for me as I turn 35-years-old. I think living with schizophrenia aided by treatments will make life easier and better for us all. Please check out my video and if you feel like it, you can drop me a note at schizhelper@gmail.com! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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April 16, 2008

What Can We Do About Relapse to Psychosis?

A friend of mine was wondering if I had any tips about how to recognize or otherwise deal with symptoms of relapse, so I thought I'd make these videos about that subject. With each person the situation will be different of course, but I think it is possible to notice the signs of relapse if you are looking carefully at changes in behavior, mood and thinking. I hope you enjoy the videos. There are two parts, because I ran out of time in the first part. Please feel free to email me any time at schizhelper@gmail.com!

Relapse Discussion Part 1 of 2