expert intelligence from the frontlines

No family should have to navigate a stage-four medical crisis without a map. NSSC brings together individuals with lived experience, families, clinicians, and experts to provide education, support, and practical guidance—helping move care toward a more compassionate, responsive, and connected model.

PRO Talks: Clinical & Policy Leadership

Engage with the national architects of mental healthcare reform. These sessions provide high-level education on severe mental illness, systems of care, policy solutions, and the clinical frameworks needed to address gaps in understanding, access, and support. Participants gain a clear roadmap for advancing restorative treatment for Severe Mental Illness (SMI).

PEER Talks: Expert Lived Intelligence

Connect with peer leaders who translate the reality of neurological crisis into actionable recovery insights. Moving beyond simple narrative, these speakers provide expert intelligence on navigating symptoms, overcoming anosognosia, and the practical methodologies that lead to sustained stability and self-determination.

Interactive Q&A and clinical deep-dives follow each presentation.
Registration for live Zoom sessions is required to maintain a secure, interactive environment.

Note: Registration for live Zoom sessions is required to maintain a secure, interactive environment.

register for our next talk ON September 10th, 2026
​CBT For Psychosis: What families AND advocates
​need to know

Our next NSSC Talk will be a Pro Talk presented by Dr. David Kimhy. Talk will be held virtually on Thursday, September 10, 2026, 4:00PM Pacific/7:00 PM Eastern.

About the Talk
​Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals better understand and manage the distress associated with hallucinations, delusions, and other symptoms of psychosis. In this presentation, Dr. David Kimhy will provide an overview of CBTp, explain how it complements medication and other treatments, and discuss what families and advocates should know about its role in supporting recovery and improving quality of life.

To register for the event -- go to the following registration link: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/acDy_eNcQbGnUmYLbOd0mA​

About Dr. David Kimhy
Dr. David Kimhy is a clinical psychologist who has spent more than two decades helping individuals living with psychosis, and the families who love and support them, find their footing through some of life's most difficult challenges. He specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTp), an evidence-based approach proven to help people manage symptoms, rebuild confidence, and reclaim the lives they want to lead.

Dr. Kimhy is the Founder and Principal of Vital Psychological Therapeutics, a telehealth practice that brings specialized CBTp care directly into the homes of patients and families across 42 states and Washington, D.C. He understands that psychosis affects the whole family, and his work is grounded in helping loved ones understand what their family member is experiencing and how to support them with compassion and confidence.

Few clinicians bring this depth of expertise. For nearly 20 years, Dr. Kimhy served as tenured faculty at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and at Columbia University, where he directed research programs developing innovative treatments for psychosis. He has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed publications, co-edited the first book on the psychosocial treatment of negative symptoms in psychosis (Oxford University Press, 2025), and led numerous federally funded studies on the treatment of schizophrenia and psychosis. His work has been featured in NBC News, Scientific American, The New Yorker, and other national media outlets.
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Dr. Kimhy brings a genuine, long-standing commitment to walking alongside families - helping them navigate the challenges of psychosis with proven, compassionate care.

NSSC Learning Library: Recordings & Insights

Our archive bridges the knowledge gap with a permanent record of our Pro & Peer Talk Series. Revisit the conversations that are redefining SMI care. Our series can also be explored on a YouTube PlayList.