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Donnisha Duncan’s journey through early psychosis recovery highlights the life-changing impact of timely, compassionate mental health care at Dr. Alan & Diane Breier Prevention and Recovery Center for Early Psychosis at Eskenazi Health (Dr. Alan & Diane Breier PARC). Through coordinated treatment and ongoing support, Duncan regained stability, rebuilt her sense of self, and shares her story to encourage others to seek help and reduce stigma around mental illness.

For Donnisha Duncan, recovery means something simple and powerful: “being able to live a normal life — just being myself and not feeling so out of place.”

Before receiving care, Duncan experienced severe psychosis, including paranoia, hallucinations and confusion. Without understanding what was happening, she struggled to make sense of her symptoms. Like many individuals facing mental health challenges, she did not initially seek care until her condition reached a point of crisis.

Her experience reflects a broader issue — people often do not recognize the signs of mental illness or know that effective treatment is available. As a result, many enter the health system only when urgent intervention is required.

Patients like Duncan at Dr. Alan & Diane Breier PARC receive comprehensive, coordinated support — therapy, medication management, and consistent follow-up designed to stabilize symptoms and support long-term recovery.

For Duncan, that care was transformative.

“They helped me find the right dosage of medicine, and my questions were always answered,” she says. Through ongoing therapy, she began to regain a sense of self. “I could feel myself getting back to the normal me.”

Today, Duncan has rebuilt her life with purpose. She shares her story publicly through video blogging to help others recognize symptoms and seek care earlier, reducing stigma and encouraging connection to treatment.

Duncan’s journey highlights the impact of accessible mental health services — earlier access to care, sustained recovery and renewed hope for individuals and families. Learn more about Duncan’s story here.