Tim Dreby is a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as an author, poet, blogger, and community activist. He published an award winning book titled Fighting for Freedom in America: Memoir of a Schizophrenia and Mainstream Cultural Delusions. He created a group curriculum called Special Messages that provides alternative ways to understand psychosis and work towards recovery through sharing and empowering each other. He leads Special Messages Support Groups at PEERS in Oakland and at Alameda County Medical Center. Tim is on the board of Bay Area Hearing Voices Network and was featured on Madness Radio.