When Adherence is a Dirty Word

Recently, I’ve been spending a lot of time reading the literature on “recovery” from mental illness.  Along the way, I’ve been introduced to the writings of Richard Warner and William Anthony, and peer-leaders in the field like Daniel Fisher and Pat Deegan. ...

Staying the Course: The Future of Recovery in Vermont

Mary Ellen Copeland  speaks at the Annual Meeting of Vermont Psychiatric Survivors   – November 9, 2011, Barre, Vermont We have a lot to celebrate in Vermont right now. The Vermont State Hospital no longer exists.  If we play our cards right, this could be a...

Celebration! WRAP Around the World Conference

Keynote address from the 1st International WRAP Around the World Conference 2011 Welcome Fellow WRAPers to this great celebration. This is an absolutely incredible celebration of a remarkable achievement.  When I was thinking about what to wear for this keynote, I...

Messages of Hope

Sometimes we can’t see anything good, our entire being feels wrong, and it’s a struggle just to breathe or get out of bed. In response to those who’ve felt this way (in the past or recently), we’d like to share some thoughts from Mary Ellen...