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Get Ready to Live Your Possczible

Stories of real people living their posSCZible. Check back regularly for new stories from people living with schizophrenia, patient advocates and care partners.

Brandon Staglin, co-founder and chief advocacy and engagement officer of One Mind, isn’t just living his posSCZible — he’s finding ways to help others live theirs.

Jules, a member of Students With Psychosis, shares how doing her makeup gives her a confidence boost and helps her break down some of the stigmas around schizophrenia.

Lee, a member of Students With Psychosis, shares how he manages auditory and sensory symptoms when traveling.

As someone living with schizophrenia and working as a peer support specialist at a first episode psychosis clinic, Emeka gets ready by practicing mindfulness, deep breathing and sensory grounding.

Cecilia McGough discusses her passion for astronomy, her diagnosis story and how her lived experience with schizophrenia inspired her to start a nonprofit.

Elise shares the daily affirmation routine that helps her live her posSCZible as a person living with schizophrenia.

Sadie shares how her best friend, Betty, plus a few simple items help her manage her schizophrenia through her school day.

Samantha, a member of Students With Psychosis, shares how she prepares for her role as a public speaker, with tips to help empower other panelists and audience members and support of the SCZ community.

Carlos Larrauri shares how music, family support and giving back to his community have guided him through his journey with schizophrenia — living his posSCZible as an advocate, caregiver and law school graduate.

Four members of nonprofit Students With Psychosis share their experiences living with schizophrenia—and how they strive to live their posSCZible.

Cecilia McGough, a schizophrenia advocate with lived experience, shares why getting ready when living with schizophrenia can be so grounding.

“As a caregiver, put on your own oxygen mask first.” After growing up with six brothers diagnosed with schizophrenia, Lindsay Rauch finds that when she cares for herself, she is able to help those she loves to live their posSCZible.

Community voices on this page have been compensated by Bristol Myers Squibb for their participation in Live Your PosSCZible.

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