Women Are Worthy

Please join us as we discuss Mental Illness. "What's on My Mind." With, Ms. Ashley Smith. Ashley Smith was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2007 after stealing a military truck and leading the police on a high speed chase -- a joy ride that landed her in jail. "I heard voices. I saw images of people following me that scared me. I thought my life was in danger,"  After receiving treatment for her illness and learning to cope through medication and a strong support system, Smith decided to draw awareness to stereotypes by beginning her own nonprofit, "Embracing My Mind."   Ashley Smith's book "What's on my Mind is available on Amazon, please see a review below: "Ashley Smith wrote her book according to the format of the NAMI In Our Own Voice presentation where people share their own experiences with their mental health problems. Ashley's experience is very unique and she is able to clearly describe what happened to her, what she experienced (in terms of her symptoms), how her family supported her, and how she was able to get treatment and move on with her life. This is a wonderful guide for people with loved ones suffering from mental illness and those who have a diagnosis. Ashely is an incredible woman whose story will inspire and encourage others to seek help and overcome their own mental health issues.  Please take the time and visit Ashley's blog-  http://overcomingschizophrenia.blogspot.com/ Let's take remove the shame and embarrasement that's attached to Mental Health Illness.