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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.
FDA Investigates Two Deaths Following Use of Long-Acting Antipsychotic Zyprexa Relprevv
6/18/2013
The long-acting injectable used for the treatment of schizophrenia is under investigation.
HIPAA Privacy Rule and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
6/17/2013
Law Enforcement in Small and Rural Communities
6/16/2013
How do police address situations in smaller communities when they don't always have the resources? Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and community partnerships can help.
Inspirational Documentary Fights Stigma of Mental Illness
6/13/2013
Individuals living with mental illness share their stories of perseverance in a documentary produced as a part of California’s initiative to fight stigma and raise awareness.
Loving Our Daughter Is Not a Choice, Just Like Who She Truly Is
6/13/2013
When Annette's son became her daughter, the amount of love didn't change. Along the way they found NAMI and a place for support.
NAMIBikes "Fight Stigma and Ride" in Sun Valley on July 7; New Idaho Event to Help People Affected by Mental Illness
6/12/2013
NAMI Wood River Valley, an Idaho affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is proud to announce that a new event in Idaho to raise awareness about mental illness, treatment and recovery.
Autism Research Sheds New Light on Gender Differences
6/11/2013
New studies presented at The 2013 International Meeting for Autism Research provide possible explanations behind the skewed gender ratio in autism diagnoses.
Navigating Life After War
6/10/2013
The role of faith and community can be important in helping veterans return to everyday life. NAMI recently spoke with Hector Villarreal of the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans about the importance of this outreach effort.
Navigating Life After War
6/10/2013
The role of faith and community can be important in helping veterans return to everyday life. NAMI recently spoke with Hector Villarreal of the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans about the importance of this outreach effort.
NAMI Family-to-Family
6/07/2013
a free, 12-week program for family caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses.
To Peer or Not to Peer
6/06/2013
For Livette Porter, finding peers helped her get the support she needed and moving in the right direction.
First Episode Podcasts
6/06/2013
NAMI Podcasts Episode 1: Introduction to NAMI and the Podcast Series
Mental Illness: Let the Dialogue Begin
6/05/2013
On Monday, June 3, President Obama convened the White House Conference on Mental Health. NAMI applauds his efforts for engaging in a national dialogue on mental health.
NAMI Statement: The White House Conference on Mental Health
6/03/2013
NAMI is grateful for both the opportunity to participate in the conference directly and to have shared information and expertise for resources, including the Obama administration's new www.mentalhealth.gov website, which features NAMI's video interview with Yashi Brown as a voice for hope and recovery. We also look forward to our partnership with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and North American Interfraternity Council (NIC), cited by the White House, for presentations on approximately 800 campuses starting this fall.
Providing Hope Through Music
6/03/2013
Sisters Kyrsten and Kourtney Roseman have seen their father struggle with mental illness. Music provides them a way to speak out and raise awareness.
NAMI Family-to-Family Gets the Recognition it Deserves
5/30/2013
For over 20 years, NAMI Family-to-Family has been providing support and hope to families struggling with mental illness. Now it's been recognized as an evidence-based program.
NAMI Report—State Medicaid Expansions Will Strengthen Mental Health Care, Gain Billions in Federal Dollars
5/30/2013
Up to 30 percent of currently uninsured adults who would receive health care coverage through state Medicaid expansions are individuals living with mental illness, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reported today.
NAMIBikes
5/28/2013
Fight Stigma and Ride! NAMIBikes events start this summer. Sign up at www.fightstigmaandride.com
NAMI Family-to-Family Education Added to National Registry of Evidence-Based Mental Health Programs
5/28/2013
NAMI is pleased to announce that the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program has been added to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
Trauma Healing and the Importance of Family and Compassion
5/27/2013
Treating PTSD in our veterans won't be easy. Approaching treatment from a family perspective might provide some needed help.
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