Bethany Yeiser BS

About

Bethany Yeiser is the author of Mind Estranged: My Journey from Schizophrenia and Homelessness to Recovery.

Books by Bethany Yeiser BS

Recent Posts

My Schizophrenia Heroes: Elyn Saks and John Nash

A Personal Perspective: When diagnosed with schizophrenia, I struggled to find hope. Reading stories of meaningful recovery from schizophrenia inspired me—especially these two.

Finding Contentment With Schizophrenia

A Personal Perspective: As a teenager, I was always longing to have graduated from college, but after developing schizophrenia, I badly wanted to go back in time.

Heart Damage and Brain Damage

A Personal Perspective: Because psychotic episodes damage the brain, it is imperative to comply with treatment to prevent more damage.

Schizophrenia and Decision-Making

A Personal Perspective: While people with schizophrenia can experience severe psychiatric symptoms, some can form complicated plans and manage to meet their basic needs.

Schizophrenia and Its Many Consequences

Schizophrenia is far-reaching, affecting individuals, families, and society as a whole.

Schizophrenia is far-reaching, affecting individuals, families, and society as a whole.

My Journey to the Psychiatrist Who Changed My Life

My first three psychiatrists said I would never work, attend school or live independently. But I finally met another psychiatrist who brought me to full remission.

My first three psychiatrists said I would never work, attend school or live independently. But I finally met another psychiatrist who brought me to full remission.

My Experience of Schizophrenia and Homelessness

Recently the "CARE Act" was introduced in California. It is hoped that more severely mentally ill people will obtain life-saving treatment and pathways to better housing.

Recently the "CARE Act" was introduced in California. It is hoped that more severely mentally ill people will obtain life-saving treatment and pathways to better housing.

Overcoming My Delusions

A Personal Perspective: My delusions soon took over my life, leaving me unable to study or work any job. Today, thanks to medication, they have disappeared.

A Personal Perspective: My delusions soon took over my life, leaving me unable to study or work any job. Today, thanks to medication, they have disappeared.

Looking Back on Living With Untreated Schizophrenia

Personal Perspective: During Mental Illness Awareness Week focus on education of yourself and the many individuals who do not understand they are mentally ill.

Personal Perspective: During Mental Illness Awareness Week focus on education of yourself and the many individuals who do not understand they are mentally ill.

Schizophrenia and Justice

Personal Perspective: In 2006, I was picked up by police and jailed for trespassing on my former university campus. When I went to court, my parents were blamed.

Personal Perspective: In 2006, I was picked up by police and jailed for trespassing on my former university campus. When I went to court, my parents were blamed.