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Michael Jan Schiuma is a writer from Sparta, NJ currently living and working in New York as a Software Engineer. His writing covers a multitude of topics, including technology, politics, and poetry. Following a devastating episode of psychosis induced by Bipolar Disorder, he was inspired to write (In)Sane to help others better understand mental illness, and contribute to the discourse surrounding this issue. He also maintains a blog called The Manic Millennial, which aims to broaden mental health awareness. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, playing soccer, and traveling.

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Michael J. Schiuma My current project is making sure that (In)Sane makes it to as many readers as possible in an effort to spread awareness surrounding Mental Health. Th…moreMy current project is making sure that (In)Sane makes it to as many readers as possible in an effort to spread awareness surrounding Mental Health. Thank you for being a part of this journey. (less)
Michael J. Schiuma (In)Sane is the true story of my battles with undiagnosed Bipolar, and the resulting struggles that caused serious issues for myself and everyone arou…more(In)Sane is the true story of my battles with undiagnosed Bipolar, and the resulting struggles that caused serious issues for myself and everyone around me. I hope that my story will serve as a testament to the fact that a person can not only manage their Mental Illness, but overcome it. (less)
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Mental Health and Psychedelics — What You Need to Know

In the raging battle against mental-health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorders, patients and practitioners alike are perpetually in pursuit of effective and holistic means of treatment. Since the recognition of mental illness in the United States in 1946, treatment has evolved significantly. However, there is, undoubtedly, an over-reliance on medications as a primary fo Read more of this blog post »
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"As the daughter of a psychologist and a psych nurse it was interesting to hear about this world from a patient’s perspective. The book focuses on how a mental health issue manifested and derailed the authors’s life surfacing from within like a cancer" Read more of this review »
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“Too often, we see mental illness as something that can be treated with a pill, or a few sessions with a therapist. We often do not view it as a problem that gradually builds over time, which is why, as in my case, it is not addressed appropriately until the situation has become decidedly severe.”
Michael J. Schiuma, (In)Sane: Memoirs of a Manic Millennial

“Too often, we see mental illness as something that can be treated with a pill, or a few sessions with a therapist. We often do not view it as a problem that gradually builds over time, which is why, as in my case, it is not addressed appropriately until the situation has become decidedly severe.”
Michael J. Schiuma, (In)Sane: Memoirs of a Manic Millennial

“I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it's like to feel absolutely worthless and they don't want anyone else to feel like that.”
Robbin Williams

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