What does it mean to live a full and meaningful life while managing serious mental illness? In this powerful and deeply personal talk, Elyn Saks shares her experience living with schizophrenia and challenges the myths and stigma that too often surround mental health conditions. Her message is one of hope, dignity, and the importance of compassion and support.

As a renowned legal scholar and advocate, Saks reminds us that a diagnosis does not define a person—and that with the right resources, people with mental illnesses can lead productive, successful, and fulfilling lives.
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