No one is just a diagnosis. Mental health is about people, not just labels. : ISPS-US

No one is just a diagnosis. Mental health is about people, not just labels.

We believe in the right of the person to identify, define, and understand their own experiences. "Psychosis" can be understood in a variety of ways including spiritual experiences, gifts, adaptations to trauma or sociopolitical environments, neurodiversity and/or illness. Too many people are told their struggles are just symptoms to be managed rather than human experiences to make sense of. Healing goes beyond labels—it’s about rebuilding connection, finding meaning, and addressing the real causes of distress.

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Pat Wright * ISPS-US Member

I went to my first conference needing to find other family members who were also struggling with the diagnosis, hospitalization, and medication routine. I appreciate the "trialogue" unique to ISPS where the voices of family members, folks with lived experience and clinicians are expressed in an open and supportive environment. I continue to be inspired by those within ISPS-US, learning ideas, strategies and hearing hopeful people discuss topics that affect my family and me every day.

Our Impact In 2024

In 2024, ISPS-US built on our momentum to achieve even greater impact. We hosted 24 educational events—more than double the 11 offered in 2023—including interactive CE-accredited courses. Our educational programs reached an impressive 80,233 people through live attendance or watching our recorded content. Additionally, our membership grew by 21%, reflecting a stronger, more engaged community dedicated to promoting psychological and social approaches to psychosis.