MEDIA

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

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

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.

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

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"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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: “ Playhouse actors get into “Next to Normal” characters with professional help.” Duluth News Tribune by Teri Cadeau

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.

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

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. “ Study investigates mental-health themed musicals’ ‘significant’ toll on performers ” by Andy Steiner