W. Fred Long

W. Fred Long is an experienced author and mental health professional with a focus on psychiatric rehabilitation and life coaching. Long has published multiple works, including "So... You Want to Get Well?" which addresses disparities in mental health treatment, and "Beyond Psychology: Learning to Live a Life of Your Own," a self-help book for individuals with mental health diagnoses. As a certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner and certified peer specialist, Long has held various roles in organizations such as The Bradley Center and AmericanWork, facilitating group sessions and providing support to individuals with severe mental health challenges. Long's poetry book, "Time Is No Clock," reflects emotional resilience, while a background in writing is reinforced by education from LongRidge Writer's Group and Columbus State University.