by patricia.deegan on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 7:42pm
I often look to nature to find my fortitude and inspiration for recovery and wellness. I'm happy to share this meditation on hawks-in-winter with you. Enjoy!
by patricia.deegan on Friday, January 13, 2012 - 9:56am
Today I spent the day at Cooper Riis. On 90 acres of farmland surrounded by the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina, Cooper Riis is a healing community
by patricia.deegan on Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 11:39am
In my recovery, I have always looked to nature for insight and inspiration about how change and growth occur.
by patricia.deegan on Friday, December 16, 2011 - 3:07pm
Recently I had to see a dental specialist to have a tooth repaired. As I sat in the waiting area filling out the forms – insurance numbers, contact information – I eventually came t
by patricia.deegan on Sunday, May 8, 2011 - 1:47pm
Sometimes people ask me why I created CommonGround. The reason I created it was to amplify people's voice in the 15-minute psychiatric medication consultation.
by patricia.deegan on Sunday, February 27, 2011 - 5:49pm
Like many people, I experienced periods of intense loneliness during my recovery after being diagnosed with schizophrenia.
by patricia.deegan on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 5:55pm
Today I am in New York City working with folks from Meerkat Media and the
by patricia.deegan on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 10:19am
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are evolving rapidly and in the U.S. the federal stimulus is incentivizing their adoption in both behavioral and physical health settings.
by patricia.deegan on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 7:34am
When I talk about my recovery, people sometimes tell me I must have a lot of courage. However, if I am honest, I would have to say I never f
by patricia.deegan on Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 12:12pm
When I was still a teenager, I was admitted for a second time to a psychiatric institution.