A little over nine (?!) years ago, my first national print story was published in Oprah Magazine and now I’m so happy to share my first story for @oprahdaily! I started working on this piece ahead of Mental Health Awareness month and there was so much to cover and confirm, it took a bit longer to share, but I learned so much and hope this piece does justice to the complexities of the issue. Thank you to the families who shared their stories with me and to @treatmentadvctr for all the help (and patience). And thanks to @bethanyheitman for the assignment after I fangirled over her work at @seventeen a decade ago and to @berickupontweed for the thoughtful edits! #LinkInBio • • • #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #schizophrenia #bipolar #bipolardisorderawareness #family #treatmentadvocacycenter #mentalhealthtreatment #oprahdaily #assistedoutpatienttreatment #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthadvocacy