We're Starting the Conversation

 

Bringing the Experts into Your Living Room​

Serious mental illness reshapes the entire family. Too often, caregivers and loved ones are left navigating a complex medical system and a changing home dynamic without a roadmap. You’re might be told what the diagnosis is, but rarely what tools will help you living with the diagnosis as a family, or how to maintain hope when things feel stuck. In some cases, you may not even have a diagnosis yet or you find it changes with time. 

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Starting the Conversation is a monthly virtual speaker series designed to give you direct access to leading experts in psychiatry, psychology, and family advocacy, all from the comfort of your home.

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Why We Started This

"We believe that families shouldn't have to wait for a crisis to get expert advice. By 'starting the conversation' early and often, we can build a world where recovery is a collaborative journey, not a solitary battle."

 

How It Works​

Every month, we host a live, interactive Zoom session featuring a guest expert. We leave the jargon in the clinic, and have an honest dialogue about the things that actually matter. We ask our experts to provide 10 minutes of background on their perspective or practice, and leave the rest of the session to your questions! At these sessions, you'll find: ​

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• Expert Insight: Gain evidence-based strategies for communication, crisis management, and long-term care.

• Live Q&A: Get your specific questions answered in a supportive, moderated environment.

• Community Connection: Join a network of families who understand exactly what you’re going through.

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Register for Free Today!​

Be the first to know about our next guest expert and get the links to our live sessions!

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Upcoming Sessions​

September 10th | 7:00 PM ET 

Featured Guest: Christopher James, MD

Topic: Demystifying ECT for Psychosis Treatment and Recovery

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ECT is a treatment for a number of psychiatric illnesses. Often stigmatized in the media, Dr. James will address the utility of ECT in the context of the treatment and recovery of psychosis.

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November 3rd | 7:00 PM ET

Featured Guest: Deanna Kelly, PharmD

Topic: Metabolism and the ketogenic diet for psychosis

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Weight gain and metabolic syndrome are associated with schizophrenia and antipsychotic medications. Dr. Kelly will discuss metabolism, the relevance of nutrition for those living with schizophrenia, and ongoing work assessing the role of the ketogenic diet for this diagnosis.

 

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Past Guest Experts​

June 2026: Michelle Sherman, PhD

March 2026: David Goldsmith, MD 

January 2026: Emily Kline, PhD 

October 2025: Robert Laitman, MD