Why Borderline Personality Disorder is Misdiagnosed
BPD is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed mental health conditions. It’s so misdiagnosed, in fact, that there isn’t even an accurate prevalence rate for the condition.
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Stigmatizing Media Portrayals: What Can We Do?
[…] “alcoholic” or “drug addict.” Describing people with mental illness as helpless with little chance of recovery. Using derogatory language: “crazy,” “insane,” “mental,” “crazed,” “deranged,” “nut.” Implying that suicide is caused by a single event—such as having a relationship problem or losing a job—not by mental illness. Portraying violence as the norm for people with […]
Hope is Within Reach
"During my years of volunteer work, I have been constantly reminded that I’m not alone. After struggling on my own and feeling helpless for a long time, I now know that there are so many people experiencing similar struggles."
Finding Wellness After Illness
[…] in through the employee’s entrance, all stressed out,” Joe explained. “The people working there were like, ‘Hello? How are you?’ And somehow or another the word ‘ suicide’ came out. The next thing I knew, I was laying down, strapped in.” It was during this first admittance of many that Joe was diagnosed with […]
Depression Doesn’t Need an Explanation
When it comes to Depression, “Why do you feel this way?” is not the important question. The important question is: “What can I do to support you?”
Why Some People Harm Themselves
[…] how to cope. When we feel utterly alone and out-of-control, we’re capable of doing almost anything to stop the emotional pain including, cutting, purging and even attempting suicide. “I just want the pain to stop” is what I often hear. Stopping Intense Emotional Pain When we met, Renee told me that part of her […]
Mental Health Conditions are Legitimate Health Conditions
[…] When we met, everything that had been going on in my mind poured out. I told my professor that my friend wanted to die and had attempted suicide over the weekend. I felt powerless and out of control. I couldn’t think straight. Then, my professor told me something that had honestly not occurred to […]
Encouraging Youth to Share their Stories
[…] society, we should be encouraging young people to be open about their mental health rather than allowing them to struggle in silence. Especially considering what’s at stake: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15-34. In other words, fighting stigma matters. NAMI is committed to fighting stigma so the next generation […]
The Potential of Mental Health First Aid
[…] of Public Administration degree from George Washington University. She is also a certified trainer for Mental Health First Aid (adult, youth, veteran and law enforcement), QPR, a suicide prevention training, and is a certified trainer for a GAINS Center’s curriculum “How Being Trauma-Informed Improves Criminal Justice System Responses.” She has trained more than 5,000 […]
Raising Children with Mental Illness
[…] step? Understanding your child’s diagnosis is critical. This knowledge can help you find ways to cope. For example, my son went through psychological testing after his first suicide attempt. His symptoms had impaired his thinking so much that he lost three grade levels of reading comprehension. That was crushing to hear, since we had […]