A True Story of Living with Mental Illness Recovery is not a fad, but a reality and the paradigm shift occurring with many mental health systems across the country. In order to improve outcomes, patients and clients need to be fully engaged. Victoria Maxwell will offer solutions to adherence issues. Strategies will illustrate the importance of collaborative decision making, alignment of treatment plans with patients’ already existing wellness tools (Personal Medicine*), exploration of internalized stigma and how these approaches aid professionals to be more effective and empower the individuals they work with. Thursday, May 4th from 1:00pm – 4:30pm Location TBD