Through knitting, a mother living with schizophrenia found a meaningful method to express her creativity and find relaxation for more than 50 years. Read her daughter's lovely tribute to the craft's mental health benefits.
[…] a group of people to connect with over similar beliefs. These facets can have a large positive impact on mental health — research suggests that religiosity reduces suicide rates, alcoholism and drug use. Here are some of religion’s main mental health benefits. Community Initiates social connections with other members Creates a sense of belonging […]
A psychiatrist shares practical tips from his personal journey with mental illness in the family.
[…] sexual behavior and spending Depression: prolonged sadness changes in appetite and sleep irritability, anger, worry pessimism, loss of energy feelings of guilt and worthlessness recurring thoughts of suicide and death Not surprisingly, communication is essential to supporting your partner and your union. In her marriage, Elizabeth of British Columbia makes a point to talk […]
[…] for people with schizophrenia who have not responded to two antipsychotics, and two, it is the only medication shown by the FDA to reduce the risk of suicide in people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. We don’t endorse specific treatments at NAMI, but reminding people that this treatment has two special FDA indications is […]
[…] a podcast host. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19. She has battled that as well as several other conditions for over 20 years. In 2013, she attempted suicide. Grateful that she survived, she decided to tell her story in the hopes that she could help others choose a different path.
"I have a mental disorder with a long, fancy name: Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type 1. An illness like mine is invisible. The only people who can see it are the people I chose to let inside. Thankfully, I started with NAMI Peer-to-Peer."
[…] to inspiring hope and healing through her work. Ashley has struggled with symptoms of Bipolar II and Borderline Personality Disorder traits throughout her adult life, surviving several suicide attempts and struggling with cutting and substance abuse. Ashley now speaks, performs, and advocates for therapeutic approaches. Ashley’s goal is to inform and inspire in an […]
[…] less stigma for the next generation. When presenting, I discuss the warning signs of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide. I explain what to do if someone notices those warning signs in themselves or a friend. I share my story. I also share my daughter’s story. […]
[…] that’s no exaggeration. Maybe you’ve accumulated a list of experiences that don’t exactly enhance your resume—frequent absences, medication trials, psychiatrist visits (outpatient or in), special schools, therapists, suicide attempts and drinking sprees. But you’ve gotten good enough grades, and you’re off to college away from home. Maybe you’re hoping the geographic and lifestyle change […]
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