Sarah Merritt Ryan Writing Portfolio
Publications
Psychology Today Blog
Healing Mind: My Journey to Cognitive and Emotional Recovery
Transitioning Back To A Clear Mind. Published Online at Psychology Today. June 2023.
Debunking 4 Myths About Taking Antipsychotics. Published Online at Psychology Today. June 2023.
Separating My Identity From a Schizophrenia Diagnosis. Published Online at Psychology Today. June 2023.
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Why I'm Taking An Antipsychotic For Life. Published Online at Psychology Today. July 2023.
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Disclosing Your Mental Health Diagnosis to a Partner. Published Online at Psychology Today. July 2023.
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Emotional Recovery From Psychosis: Trusting and Believing in Yourself Again. Published Online at Psychology Today. August 2023.
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The Effects of Rediagnosis: How to Make Sense of Mental Health Labels. Published Online at Psychology Today. October 2023.
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National Alliance for Mental Heath Blog at Nami.org
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The Power and Value of Insight. Published on Nami.org blog. February 2023.
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Loving Yourself After Psychosis: Healing and Moving Forward. Published on Nami.org blog. August 2022.
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Emotional Recovery from Psychosis: Trusting and Believing in Yourself Again. Published on Nami.org blog. December 2022.
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What I Wish I’d Known About Medication: Debunking Myths About Antipsychotics. Published on Nami.org blog. October 2022.
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Telling Your Partner About Your Mental Health Diagnosis. Published on Nami.org blog. November 2022.
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Separating Your Identity From Your Diagnosis. Published on Nami.org blog.
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Becoming Who I Was Before Schizophrenia - Or Should I? August 2023.
Parenting After Receiving a Schizophrenia Diagnosis. September 2023.
Power of Connection: Co-facilitating a NAMI Support Group. October 2023
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NAMI Wake County in North Carolina
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What’s in a Name? Renaming and Redefining Schizophrenia. Published on nami-wake.org blog.
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Reacting to a Mental Health Diagnosis. Published on nami-wake.org blog.
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How Antipsychotics Work and Why You Shouldn’t Feel Ashamed. Published on nami-wake.org blog.
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Published Poetry on Emotionally Surviving Trauma
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“Heart,” in Hope Whispers: An Anthology of Inspirational Poems and Short Stories, Edited by Lynn C. Johnston. Whispering Angel Books, 2009. P.12.
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“Truth,” “Alive,” and “Fallen Blue,” The TAF Omnibus: Triangle Association of Freelancers (Stories & Poems). Edited by Arlene S. Bice. PurpleStone Press. Pp. 137-139. 2022.
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“Still and Brave,” in Dear Heart Anthology. Edited by Lisa Tomey. Prolific Pulse Press, LLC, 2023. Publication forthcoming in Summer 2023.
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"Because I Am Me," "Hiding or Telling," and "Mending Truth." The TAF Omnibus: Stories & Poems Vol. II. Edited by Arlene S. Bice. PurpleStone Press. Publication forthcoming in September 2023.