Category: Leader Story

Dr. Kyle Elliott shares how he went from experiencing panic attacks from existential anxiety to deepening his sense of self. Read more

In this candid blog post, Kyle Elliott shares how finding community and purpose at a gay men’s retreat center positively impacted his mental health. Read more

Peter Varnum reflects deeply on his experience living with psychosis, sharing, “I have learned not to believe I have ‘conquered’ my psychosis. It could return, and if it does, I will get through it again. But I don’t fear it the same way I once did.” Read more

Despite turbulent international travel cropping up memories from previous episodes, Peter Varnum’s mental health has stayed steady thanks to these four Ps. Read more

“If humans were like fungi, relationships would be easy.” In this clever blog, Laura Zera points to different relationships that make her feel seen or unseen as she navigates a mental health condition or three. Read more

Stability Leader Joanna Grace Farmer tells the story of how her journey to heal from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has shaped new avenues for her family to find intergenerational healing, joy, and love. Read more

Jason Park struggled with bipolar disorder and addiction for more than two decades. When his father opened up to him about a difficult familial past, Jason realized that love conquers all. Read more

In this essay, Peter Varnum writes about the institutional and psychological consequences he experienced while living with the label of “bipolar disorder.” Now, he is determined to tell his mental health story the way he wants it to be told. Read more