In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness is an informational, outreach program on recovery, presented by trained persons who live with mental illness to professional and lay groups in the community and in institutions. Brief, yet comprehensive—including video, personal testimony, and discussion—it enriches the audiences understanding of how people cope with their illnesses while recovering and reclaiming productive lives. It is also an opportunity for individual presenters to gain self-confidence, self-esteem, and a stipend while offering insight and hope to others by sharing their experiences.
