February 2025

Hey friends.? These are challenging days and, like so many, I have struggled to find my footing.? I’m learning to keep focused and I am avoiding distraction. My passion and purpose is intact and I am keeping my eyes on the prize. I am relying on you and you can rely on me to continue to support research, services, entitlements and the recovery of all people diagnosed with mental health conditions. We need each other.? In solidarity - Pat Deegan

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Every once in a while we receive uplifting stories from folks who are using our recovery-oriented tools and technologies. These stories are like rocket fuel that keep our small but mighty company focused and passionate about our work. This month we heard from a psychiatrist who works in a psychiatric hospital for youth in Israel. She wrote:

This week, during our medication group, I screened Dr. Patricia Deegan’s animated video about Personal Medicine for the first time. The youth loved it and deeply connected to Dr. Deegan’s words.? Most of them shared what their Personal Medicine is.? One of the youths shared that their Personal Medicine is talking to people; another said it’s sports; and yet another person shared that it’s music.? Some of the youths mentioned that the video introduced them to a new and innovative concept, while others felt that it clarified and refined ideas they already knew.? The video was incredibly meaningful and, in my opinion, provided the youths with additional strength and tools to cope with the crisis they are experiencing and navigating.?

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