expert intelligence from the frontlines

No family should have to navigate a stage-four medical crisis without a map. NSSC brings together the nation’s leading psychiatric experts and peer architects to provide a continuum of insight, moving us away from sanitized abandonment and toward a restorative model of care.​

PRO Talks: Clinical & Policy Leadership

Engage with the national architects of mental healthcare reform. These sessions provide high-level education on medical accountability, legislative strategy, and the clinical frameworks required to dismantle the "Standard of Neglect." 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 June 4, 2026
​Navigating psychosis: supporting you so you can
​support your loved one

Our next NSSC Talk will be a Pro Talk presented by NSSC South Carolina Policy Director, Susan Lea, LMFT, LMFTS, CGP, MAC. The Peer Talk will be held virtually on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, 4:00PM Pacific/7:00 PM Eastern.

About the Talk
This presentation is grounded in the Psychosis REACH model—an evidence-informed approach that teaches families practical skills to better understand and respond to psychosis. REACH focuses on communication strategies, reducing conflict, building trust, and supporting treatment engagement, even when a loved one may not recognize their illness (anosognosia). It is meant to support caregivers—with knowledge, tools, and a community that understands what you are going through..

To register for the event -- go to the following registration link: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tqQfKzjDQTuP4VSYwKN93w​

About Susan Lea
​Susan Lea is a clinician-leader and dedicated architect of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) reform. As the South Carolina Policy Director for the National Shattering Silence Coalition, she brings a powerful synthesis of professional expertise and personal resolve to the fight for medical equity. Her advocacy is deeply informed by lived experience with a loved one, driving her commitment to ensuring that "Real Care" becomes a standard reality for every family.

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), clinical supervisor, and owner of a successful group practice, Susan has operated at the intersection of clinical excellence and systemic leadership since 2013. Her extensive background in board service and nonprofit collaboration allows her to navigate the complexities of policy with a sophisticated, results-oriented perspective.

In her leadership role with NSSC, Susan applies a trauma-informed, relational lens to policy advocacy and community education. She is focused on dismantling the barriers within South Carolina's fragmented mental health systems, centering the needs of individuals navigating SMI/NFBD. Susan’s work is dedicated to replacing systemic neglect with a continuum of care that honors the dignity of those it serves.

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.