Katherine Ponte

Aug 7, 2023 | nami.org | Katherine Ponte

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), loneliness is defined as the “feeling of being alone, regardless of the amount of social contact.” This is somewhat different than social isolation, which is a lack of social connections — which can lead to loneliness in some people, while others can feel lonely without being socially isolated.”In recent years, this feeling has grown from a stressor to a full-fledged health issue.

May 12, 2023 | nami.org | Katherine Ponte

I live with psychosis. This symptom of my bipolar disorder has had a devastating impact on my mental health and my life — including extensive professional and personal disruptions, family conflict, multiple involuntary hospitalizations and an arrest. That’s why I believe that anything and everything must be done to identify and treat the signs of early psychosis, with the hope of preventing or reducing symptoms. The early identification and treatment of psychosis is possible.

Mar 8, 2023 | nami.org | Katherine Ponte

An estimated adults in the U.S. live with bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly. Its effects can be disabling; an estimated 83% of people with bipolar disorder had , the highest rate among mood disorders. Bipolar disorder is also highly stigmatized, resulting in the spread of misinformation and misconceptions about the condition.