Lived experience matters for many reasons, ... By claiming to understand what other people are going through, we hurt them not only by offering them advice that might be totally out of place, ...

As an organization, NAMI offers several free support groups and classes. The Southwestern Illinois chapter is based in Wood ...

Turnbull acknowledged that people have some “strong feelings” about AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, but suggested that ...

Experience leads to personal growth. That’s the essence of experiential learning. When we facilitate learning experiences that help students more deeply understand themselves, they often gain insight ...

Be (and stay!) curious. When we focus on lived expertise, we validate someone's unique experiences and create a more inclusive environment. This means we need to listen and be curious about each ...

Youth Lived Experience Day One Presentations (pdf, 1.6 MB) Event Disclaimer It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our ...