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Welcome to the editorial core of *Mental Health Times* – a peer-led publication elevating the voices of lived experience.
Here you’ll find stories that challenge stigma, explore systems, and spotlight resilience.
From first-person narratives to critical analysis, every piece is rooted in one guiding belief:
Mental health is political, cultural, personal – and worth telling the truth about.
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Mental Health Recovery: A Path Of Reentry and Diversion
A full path of recovery. Or a partial path of recovery. The WHO declared that the social determinants of health
Neurodiversity and the Workplace: Breaking Down Barriers for Inclusive Employment
In today's rapidly evolving work environment, embracing neurodiversity is not just a moral imperative but a strategic advantage. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in human brain function, encompassing conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD),...
What old myth are we still clinging to that’s holding us back?
What old myth are we still clinging to that’s holding us back?❞ We are clinging to the myth that expertise must come from outside ourselves. That healing, leadership, and vision reside in polished institutions or distant authorities. This myth disempowers the peer,...
LA County to Vote on $1M No-Bid Contract for Mental Health Workforce Recruitment
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will vote on a proposed $1 million sole-source agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) to fund a statewide campaign aimed at recruiting more workers into...
Reflection: Why We Kept Showing Up
There were no spotlights. No big announcements. Just a quiet decision: to show up — again and again — for something we believed in. At first, it was a modest internship program built out of our deep belief that mental health storytelling deserved more than a platform....
Breaking Barriers, the Founding Voices of Peer Media
What happens when people who’ve been pushed to the margins take the mic and own the narrative? You get Peer Media. And you get the Breaking Barriers podcast. This inaugural episode brings together six voices with deep experience navigating stigma, institutional...
Mental Health in the Workplace: The Shift from Stigma to Support in 2026
Introduction: A New Era of Workplace Mental Health In 2026, mental health is no longer a taboo topic-it’s a business imperative. What once lived in the shadows of workplace culture has moved into the spotlight, thanks to the efforts of individuals, communities, and...
Four Mental Health Rights You Need to Know About
There's no denying that people with mental health challenges frequently make bad choices. So, too, does everyone else. One of the basic rights we all have is the right to make mistakes, and people struggling with mental illness – no matter how serious their condition...