About the Author

Joan Becker lives in rural Iowa with her husband David Becker. They have three sons, Brad (Jackie), Scott (Nikki), and Mark. Joan is committed to following her passion to advocate for individuals who have mental illness. She and Dave believe God wants them to share their family>s story about Mark and the experience their family had of coping with Paranoid Schizophrenia in the hope that it will help other families, caregivers, and professionals understand how they can make a difference in moving forward and improving our mental health system.