MEDIA

Follow Michelle and DeAnne's media appearances as they raise awareness of the importance of supporting families managing a mental illness or history of trauma.

March 25, 2025

Michelle enjoyed being a guest on the on WFMJ-TV (NBC affiliate in Ohio) midday news discussing how families can support trauma survivors. Video available here

March 23, 2025

Michelle and host Robin Black had a great discussion about talking with teens about parental mental illness on her "It's All about Healing" podcast. Available here

March 14, 2025

Michelle enjoyed a lovely discussion with Toronto-based psychiatrist, Dr. Marcia Sirota. Podcast available here

March 7, 2025

Michelle presented virtually to carers from across the United Kingdom as part of the Carers UK charity: "Mental Illness and Trauma: When the person you care for doesn’t acknowledge the illness or declines help"

March 6, 2025

Michelle and DeAnne wrote an article entitled, "We really need to 'talk about Bruno': 6 Tips for Talking to Kids about Mental Illness in the Family" for this parenting magazine. Article available for this parenting magazine titled "We really need to 'talk about Bruno': 6 Tips for Talking to Kids about Mental Illness in the Family." The article is available here

February 26, 2025

Michelle and host Robin Black had a great discussion about talking with teens about parental mental illness on her "It's All about Healing" podcast. Available here

February 26, 2025

Michelle and DeAnne share some communication tips for families in this online mental health resource. Blog available here 

February 26, 2025

Michelle and DeAnne had a lovely conversation with three amazing advocates on their podcast, Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches. Podcast available here 

February 16, 2025

Michelle had a great discussion with Leon and Alen on their Seize the Moment podcast: Mental Health & Family: How to Support a Loved One Struggling with Illness. Entire video interview available here

March 2, 2025

Michelle and DeAnne were so grateful to host a Meet the Author event at Michelle's local library. 

February 21, 2025

Michelle presented at the Winter Conference of the Minnesota chapter of the National Association of Social Workers: "What About the Kids? Supporting Youth Whose Parent Has a Mental Illness or Has Experienced Trauma" 

February 12, 2025

Michelle had a thought-provoking conversation with three Alberta, Canada-based social workers, namely Jeremy, Trent, and Amy: What About the Family? Exploring the Effects of Mental Illness on the Family. Podcast available here

February 10, 2025

Michelle had a meaningful discussion with Kelli about the impacts of mental illness on families. Season 11, Episode 18: Families & Mental Health. Links to podcast and video interview here

January 23, 2025

Michelle and host Sandee Sgarlata had a great discussion about the importance of resilience: Episode 382: Building Resilience: Navigating Mental Health Challenges. Podcast available here

January 22, 2025

Michelle's conversation with Michael Waite was especially poignant as he shared some personal challenges with supporting his brother who struggles with mental illness, trauma, and homelessness: Loving Someone With Mental Illness or Trauma, Episode 112. Podcast available here

January 20, 2025

Michelle was delighted to talk with Denmark-based psychologist Michelle Lindhardt on her Speaking of Mental Health show: Caring for Yourself While Supporting Someone with a Mental Illness or Trauma History: A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Sherman. Podcast available here

January 15, 2025

Michelle and DeAnne truly enjoyed their conversation Minnesota Women's Press editor, Mikki Morrissette: Helping Loved Ones With Mental Health Issues. Article available here

January 14, 2024

Michelle enjoyed being on the KMOJ 89.9 Radio Show with Chantel Sings, talking about rates of mental illness in Minneapolis, winter depression, and new resources for families. Visit KMOJ

January 9, 2025

Michelle and DeAnne were honored to write a blog for Ashley Smith's Overcoming Schizophrenia site: Recovery from Mental Illness: It’s a Family Thing! Blog available here 

December 24, 2024

Michelle and DeAnne enjoyed a conversation with Chuck Thuss on his Warriors Unmasked Podcast: Supporting the Supporters: Insights for Caregivers and Families Navigating Mental Health. Podcast available here

December 18, 2024

Michelle enjoyed talking with Dr. Dan Lannin on his Psychology Life Lessons podcast: Episode 25: Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma. Podcast available here

December 3, 2024

Michelle and DeAnne were interviewed by Yitzi Weiner of Medium / Authority Magazine: Social Impact Authors: How & Why Authors Michelle Sherman and DeAnne Sherman Are Helping To Change Our World. Article available here

November 27, 2024

The Shermans were pleased that their book was featured in the International Bipolar Foundation’s My Support newsletter in November 2024. Article available here

November 24, 2024

Michelle enjoyed a discussion with Dr. Daniel Roberts: Navigating Trauma: Supporting Families and Building Resilience. Podcast available here

November 20, 2024

Michelle was honored to be on the Voices for Mental Health podcast on the episode, Mental Health Insights, with Candace Schoner: Podcast available here

April 4, 2024

The Minnesota Psychological Association’s Trisha A. Stark Community Involvement Award was given to Michelle. 

March 2, 2024

Michelle was delighted to serve as a Behavioral Health Consultant with the Duluth Playhouse as they produced a complex musical about mental illness and the family.

February 2, 2024

The Open Door Community Theater recognized DeAnne with a Lifetime Contribution Award at the Opening Night Gala for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” She was honored for giving her time and talent to the community theater scene in Woodbury for many years. 

March 22, 2023

Michelle was a guest on a MPR News episode with Angela Davis: “How to recognize and help someone in a mental health crisis” 

Episode available here

August 4th, 2022

Michelle was very humbled to be awarded the Family Psychologist of the Year Award by the American Psychological Association 

August 23, 2021

MinnPost published an article about Michelle’s research on supporting actors as they perform musicals with strong psychological themes. Her work with Twin Cities-based theater companies as a Behavioral Health Consultant was described. Article available here

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