Michael Wallace Foundation for Mental Wellness

Mental Health

Happy 50th Birthday, Mikey!

Michael is/would be 50 years old today.  He has been missing for over 20 years. What we think happened to him still changes day to day.  If you know Michael, you know the possibilities are limitless.  He certainly had demons to battle but, his will is strong, and his...

Deconstructing Stigma

Deconstructing Stigma...This has to be one of my proudest moments. First, I was chosen to be in the book called Deconstructing Stigma with a very large ribbon cutting ceremony.  3 years later, I was asked if my story could be shared at Logan Airport, Jet Blue terminal...

Exposure Therapy

Exposure Therapy...Yesterday we went to the Red Sox. We took the T at Alewife in to Boston which is a huge deal for me, because I usually will do anything to avoid the subway.  But, I said to Stephen, lets do it! Believe me I had LOTS of anxiety. it was definitely...

Every Day I’m Not Fighting with OCD is a Good Day

Every Day I'm Not Fighting with OCD is a Good Day...I taped Chicago Med Tuesday night, and I’m watching it now. They are treating a man with OCD who has intrusive thoughts, which I can relate to. They are treating him with EXPOSURE THERAPY, which I know a lot about...
Exposure Therapy

Exposure Therapy

Exposure Therapy...Yesterday we went to the Red Sox. We took the T at Alewife in to Boston which is a huge deal for...