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Ashley Smith

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213 total appearances

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Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

Me and my family went to an educational meeting. And they met once a month back then. And we got to mingle with other individuals who had diagnosis and family members and caregivers. And it was quite an experience because it left a lasting impression on me because it gave me the desire to want to volunteer for the organization. So I got heavily involved in NAMI Georgia.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

Me and my family went to an educational meeting. And they met once a month back then. And we got to mingle with other individuals who had diagnosis and family members and caregivers. And it was quite an experience because it left a lasting impression on me because it gave me the desire to want to volunteer for the organization. So I got heavily involved in NAMI Georgia.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

Me and my family went to an educational meeting. And they met once a month back then. And we got to mingle with other individuals who had diagnosis and family members and caregivers. And it was quite an experience because it left a lasting impression on me because it gave me the desire to want to volunteer for the organization. So I got heavily involved in NAMI Georgia.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

And I've worked in several capacities. And I am a state trainer today. I've been a board member. I've been a facilitator, mentor. I worked on the non-emergency helpline, resource line. And so I've done quite a lot with the organization. It's been quite a journey, and I'm enjoying it. I'm enjoying giving back.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

And I've worked in several capacities. And I am a state trainer today. I've been a board member. I've been a facilitator, mentor. I worked on the non-emergency helpline, resource line. And so I've done quite a lot with the organization. It's been quite a journey, and I'm enjoying it. I'm enjoying giving back.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

And I've worked in several capacities. And I am a state trainer today. I've been a board member. I've been a facilitator, mentor. I worked on the non-emergency helpline, resource line. And so I've done quite a lot with the organization. It's been quite a journey, and I'm enjoying it. I'm enjoying giving back.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

I'm enjoying learning more about myself and about my diagnosis, not only through my blogging, but also through my volunteer work and meeting other people in these trainings and things like that.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

I'm enjoying learning more about myself and about my diagnosis, not only through my blogging, but also through my volunteer work and meeting other people in these trainings and things like that.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

I'm enjoying learning more about myself and about my diagnosis, not only through my blogging, but also through my volunteer work and meeting other people in these trainings and things like that.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

It's kind of both. I'm not expecting anyone to really comment. I just share. I reflect on my experiences. And so I write a lot. And I try to write about once a week. And sometimes people leave me a gift and leave a comment and I respond. Sometimes I have guest bloggers on my blog, Overcoming Schizophrenia. And that's been a nice experience for both of us.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

It's kind of both. I'm not expecting anyone to really comment. I just share. I reflect on my experiences. And so I write a lot. And I try to write about once a week. And sometimes people leave me a gift and leave a comment and I respond. Sometimes I have guest bloggers on my blog, Overcoming Schizophrenia. And that's been a nice experience for both of us.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

It's kind of both. I'm not expecting anyone to really comment. I just share. I reflect on my experiences. And so I write a lot. And I try to write about once a week. And sometimes people leave me a gift and leave a comment and I respond. Sometimes I have guest bloggers on my blog, Overcoming Schizophrenia. And that's been a nice experience for both of us.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

Yes, yes. And through my blog, it's interesting. I've learned so much more about the mental health community. Now I'm also on the Advisory Council Curious Foundation. And so I share my experience on the meetings and also give advice to other individuals who are in crisis or who need more support, family members, caregivers, individuals like myself who are also in recovery.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

Yes, yes. And through my blog, it's interesting. I've learned so much more about the mental health community. Now I'm also on the Advisory Council Curious Foundation. And so I share my experience on the meetings and also give advice to other individuals who are in crisis or who need more support, family members, caregivers, individuals like myself who are also in recovery.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

Yes, yes. And through my blog, it's interesting. I've learned so much more about the mental health community. Now I'm also on the Advisory Council Curious Foundation. And so I share my experience on the meetings and also give advice to other individuals who are in crisis or who need more support, family members, caregivers, individuals like myself who are also in recovery.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

The Cures Foundation is an awareness organization, and we promote medication for people living with a diagnosis. And we encourage them to consider it when all else fails, try medication, and just learn more about the diagnosis and to seek help. We have bi-monthly meetings. The Cures Foundation, which I sit on the advisory council of.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

The Cures Foundation is an awareness organization, and we promote medication for people living with a diagnosis. And we encourage them to consider it when all else fails, try medication, and just learn more about the diagnosis and to seek help. We have bi-monthly meetings. The Cures Foundation, which I sit on the advisory council of.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

The Cures Foundation is an awareness organization, and we promote medication for people living with a diagnosis. And we encourage them to consider it when all else fails, try medication, and just learn more about the diagnosis and to seek help. We have bi-monthly meetings. The Cures Foundation, which I sit on the advisory council of.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

And so we talk to different families and individuals who may be going through situations like myself when they had to file a missing persons report or other crises where the individuals living in recovery or who are now on medication or become homeless or something like that. And so we talk situations and stories through so that people feel supported.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Ashley Smith: from crisis to advocacy

And so we talk to different families and individuals who may be going through situations like myself when they had to file a missing persons report or other crises where the individuals living in recovery or who are now on medication or become homeless or something like that. And so we talk situations and stories through so that people feel supported.