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 2025

In 2025, ISPS-US built on its momentum to deepen and expand its impact. We hosted 26 educational events, a 22% increase, and strengthened our continuing education processes to begin building a lasting library of resources for the field. Our programs reached 40,009 people through live participation and recorded content. Membership also grew by 9% and continued to reflect diverse perspectives, including 67% service providers, 38.3% academics/researchers/students, 22% individuals with lived experience of “psychosis,” and 20% family members.