Dr. Daniel Fisher
While carrying out neurochemical research at the National Institute of Mental Health, Dan was labeled with schizophrenia, then recovered a full life in the community through loving relationships and peer support. To humanize the mental health system, he worked as a community psychiatrist, founded the National Empowerment Center, was a member of the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, helped organize the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery, helped develop Emotional CPR, and wrote the book, “heartbeats of hope.”
