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bp Magazine new edition: Tackling Anger
Anger. Everyone experiences this intense emotion from time to time. It's a normal, usually healthy response to internal or external events.
But when we can't control our anger-and instead let anger control us-it can jeopardize our personal and professional relationships, which in turn deteriorates our quality of life.
Hurricane Relief Resource Guide
NAMI is providing a listing of resources for consumers and families that are affected by Hurricanes Ike & Gustav.
NAMI blog
Welcome to the NAMI blog, written by Mike Fitzpatrick, NAMI's Executive Director, and guest contributors.
Share Your Strength. What Songs Inspire You?
5/23/2013
Music can be a source of inspiration and hope. (It can even provide some common ground between a dad and his kids.)
Suicide Rates Rise Significantly Amongst Baby Boomers, Study Finds
5/23/2013
A new study conducted by the CDC has shown that suicide rates for adults aged 35 to 64 have increased in the last decade and a half.
Providing Support When It's Needed Most
5/22/2013
NAMI Vermont recently teamed up with a local hospital to provide NAMI Connection to individuals right in the psychiatric unit.
Regulating Glutamate May Help Early Detection of Schizophrenia, Study Finds
5/20/2013
A recent study has discovered that increased levels of glutamate may play a role in triggering psychosis.
DSM-5 and Psychosis: Hopes and Limitations
5/17/2013
With does the release of a new version of the DSM, mean for the future of diagnosing mental illness?
First Episode Podcasts
5/16/2013
NAMI Podcasts Episode 1: Introduction to NAMI and the Podcast Series
A Shared Journey
5/16/2013
Max Maddox and his mother Kathy Brandt weave together a beautiful and hopeful narrative describing his experience with bipolar disorder.
NFL Players May Be More Likely to Develop Depression as they Age, Study finds
5/14/2013
A recent study shows former professional football players are more likely to develop cognitive impairment and depression as they grow older.
NAMI Introduces Early Psychosis and Recovery Podcast Series
5/14/2013
Facing psychosis is a difficult challenge. NAMI has developed a podcast series providing key information to help individuals understand the issues.
NAMI Honors Exemplary Psychiatrists for "Going the Extra Mile" for Mental Health Care
5/13/2013
NAMI will honor 20 doctors as "Exemplary Psychiatrists" at the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) annual conference in San Francisco on May 20, 2013.
NAMI Has ‘Got You Covered!’
5/10/2013
NAMI's new website can help you understand health insurance changes that will be happening in the coming years.
Got You Covered
5/10/2013
Learn all about the new health care law and what that means for getting health insurance coverage.
2013 Convention Registration
5/10/2013
Early registration discounts are still available. Register by May 31 for the Early Bird rate and save!
How I Put the Happy in Mother’s Day
5/10/2013
It's been over 10 years since her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. This is what Mother's Day means to Dawn Brown.
It's Time
5/09/2013
NAMI will honor 20 doctors as "Exemplary Psychiatrists" for NAMI's annual Exemplary Psychiatrist Awards.
Singing Out for Kid's Mental Health
5/07/2013
During National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, Congress and pop culture converged to raise awareness for mental illness.
Helping Someone When They Don't Know How to Get Help
5/06/2013
NAMIBikes rider Eric Ward was down and almost out. Then his therapist went above and beyond the call.
Faith and Spirituality Beneficial in Treatment, Study Finds
5/03/2013
A new study has found that people who believe in a higher power are more responsive to short-term treatment of depression.
Guns and Mental Health Care: Finding the Right Solutions
5/03/2013
With Congress at a standstill, what lies ahead in the relationship between guns and mental health?
Sharing Life through Poetry
5/01/2013
NAMI asked its Facebook page followers to submit haikus during National Poetry Month. Here are the winners.
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