Life After Psychosis
Emotional recovery explained in plain language so you feel seen, hopeful, and ready for next steps.
Life After Psychosis
Emotional recovery explained in plain language so you feel seen, hopeful, and ready for next steps.
Meet Sarah
Sarah Merritt Ryan, MS, CPSS, is a writer, speaker, and certified peer support specialist who shares what emotional recovery from psychosis truly means and how to live well after it. Through her writing and talks, she explains the emotional side of recovery that most people overlook.
Her message is clear, compassionate, and practical: you can rebuild trust in yourself, find peace with your past, and move forward with confidence.
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A few organizations Sarah has worked with...





Meet Sarah
Sarah Merritt Ryan, MS, CPSS, is a writer, speaker, and certified peer support specialist who shares what emotional recovery from psychosis truly means and how to live well after it. Through her writing and talks, she explains the emotional side of recovery that most people overlook.
Her message is clear, compassionate, and practical: you can rebuild trust in yourself, find peace with your past, and move forward with confidence.
Who This Is For:
How This Can Help:
A few organizations Sarah has worked with...





Emotional Recovery, In Plain Language
There are two recoveries after psychosis:
Recovery takes time, patience, and perspective, and no one talks about this emotional side enough.
Get the Free Guide: Emotional Recovery Essentials for Psychosis
That’s why Sarah created a simple, supportive guide that explains what emotional recovery looks like, how to move through the hardest parts, and why hope is always possible. The guide shows you common emotional challenges and how to handle them, and teaches you small, steady steps to rebuild trust in yourself.

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Speaking for Professionals & Community Groups
Book Sarah for a webinar or in-person talk that brings the patient perspective to life. Her sessions blend research, storytelling, and practical insight that helps professionals better understand recovery.
Attendees leave with hope, clarity, and actionable ways to reduce stigma.
Potential topics:
Publications & Presentations
Sarah’s work has been featured by Psychology Today, Teva Life Effects, NAMI, and the UNC School of Medicine, among others. Through personal experience and professional insight, she explains what recovery feels like, how to support it, and why hope and understanding matter at every stage.
These articles and talks explore the emotional side of recovery from psychosis, helping both patients and professionals understand what living well after illness truly means, and every piece is written with the goal of helping others feel less alone.
Here is a sampling of recent work:
Books
Sarah’s first book on emotional recovery from psychosis is in progress. For now, you can join the list to be notified when it’s available and receive early access to the launch.
Speaking for Professionals & Community Groups
Book Sarah for a webinar or in-person talk that brings the patient perspective to life. Her sessions blend research, storytelling, and practical insight that helps professionals better understand recovery.
Attendees leave with hope, clarity, and actionable ways to reduce stigma.
Potential topics:
Publications & Presentations
Sarah’s work has been featured by Psychology Today, Teva Life Effects, NAMI, and the UNC School of Medicine, among others. Through personal experience and professional insight, she explains what recovery feels like, how to support it, and why hope and understanding matter at every stage.
These articles and talks explore the emotional side of recovery from psychosis, helping both patients and professionals understand what living well after illness truly means, and every piece is written with the goal of helping others feel less alone.
Here is a sampling of recent work:
Books
Sarah’s first book on emotional recovery from psychosis is in progress.
For now, you can join the list to be notified when it’s available and receive early access to the launch.
Start with the Free Guide: Emotional Recovery Essentials for Psychosis
Simple, clear, and encouraging.
Learn what emotional recovery is and how to begin.

Your privacy is protected. We will never rent, sell, or release your email.
Start with the Free Guide: Emotional Recovery Essentials for Psychosis
Simple, clear, and encouraging.
Learn what emotional recovery is and how to begin.
Your privacy is protected. We will never rent, sell, or release your email.
