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The Health Story Collaborative & the Power of Healing Narratives

The Health Story Collaborative & the Power of Healing Narratives

Join a live virtual Healing Story Session on June 22! “Pain, suffering, and ambivalence can co-exist with peace, joy, and self-love. Healing can take many forms. Sharing our stories helps others to find their way, and reminds us all  that we are not alone.”  -- Annie...

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COVID-19 Information Resources: SPM, Peter Elias MD & Others

COVID-19 Information Resources: SPM, Peter Elias MD & Others

"The cure for anxiety is knowledge and preparation." That line is from the hip and edgy (and smart) Stanford doc @ZDoggMD in the amazing live conversation on YouTube he had with his 12 year old daughter last Friday. Here are some resources. Society for Participatory...

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John M. Grohol, Psy.D.

Dr. John M. Grohol, Psy.D. is a psychologist and technologist who specializes in examining and writing about the confluence of patient rights, technology, and mental health. In 1995, he founded Psych Central, the world's leading independent mental health site overseen by mental health professionals, which was acquired by Healthline in 2020. He founded and continues to oversee the independent online support group community for mental health concerns, My Support Forums since 2001. He is a co-founder of the Society for Participatory Medicine.

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