M EDICATION FACT SHEET Lithium (LITH ee um ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (aap p.org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. A help line and other resources […]
Download PDF What is tardive dyskinesia? Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder that causes a range of repetitive muscle movements in the face, neck, arms, and legs. TD symptoms are beyond a person’s control. These symptoms can make routine physical functioning difficult, significantly affecting quality of life. Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia can include: Difficulty […]
Page 1 NAMI Suicide Prevention Month Partner Guide Page 2 This guide is intended to help our partners and supporters coordinate th eir public awareness efforts with NAMI’s for greater impact. Suicide Prevention Month (SPM) .............................................................. 3 About SPM ........................................................................ ............................. 3 Calls to Action ........................................................................ ....................... 3 Know The Warning Signs ........................................................................ ...... 4 […]
NAMI's comments on SAMHSA’s 2023–2026 Draft Strategic Plan, offering strong support for the agency’s five priority areas and recommendations on ways to further strengthen the Strategic Plan.
Letter in support of H.R.3331/S.754, the Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act, which would update the current mental health gap in Local School Wellness Policies.
Mental illness and substance use during pregnancy may lead to adverse maternal and birth outcomes, and recent research highlights concerning trends for both risk factors. Based on analysis of 2012-2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data, the prevalence of any mental illness (AMI) and serious mental illness (SMI) among pregnant individuals has increased over the past decade, and the use of two or more substances (tobacco, alcohol or marijuana) has increased disproportionately among those with SMI. The researchers suggest compassionate, tailored strategies to best serve pregnant individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use.
In this webinar, you'll learn from Michelle Fingerman, Larel Jacobs and Dr. Laura Schwab-Reese about their work creating evidence-based conversation strategies for the National Child Abuse Hotline.
This webinar will describe the emerging frontier of "precision medicine" — a new approach to disease treatment and prevention that considers our individual differences in lifestyle, environment and biological makeup. We will discuss how this approach can improve the understanding and treatment of mental illness. The webinar will also introduce the All of Us Research Program and opportunities to participate in this unique and potentially transformative effort to advance the future of medicine.
In just one year, 988 has revolutionized support for individuals facing mental health or suicidal crises. Join us this webinar as we bring together leading experts in mental health crisis care, who will share firsthand insights into the transformative power of 988 in reforming mental health crisis response nationwide.
Join for our upcoming webinar, "Building Financial Wellness to Enhance Recovery", where our guest experts will introduce you to Building Financial Wellness, a peer-developed program designed to empower individuals like you to take charge of their personal finances.
NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).
