Bradley Cooper Speaks Out in National Dialogue on Mental Illness Feb 1 2013 Academy Award nominated actor of Silver Linings Playbook Bradley Cooper was in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 1 with Patrick Kennedy, NAMI and others to discuss the state of mental health in America. Read More.
Finding Truth about Bipolar Disorder through Fiction Jan 29 2013 In her debut novel, Juliann Garey offers up a moving story with details drawn from her own experience with bipolar disorder. Read More.
New Semester, New NAMI on Campus Clubs Jan 26 2013 As winter break ends and college classes start again, many students are realizing the importance of mental health and creating clubs to raise awareness and bring support. Read More.
Suicide Still Major Concern For Teens Even after Treatment, Study Finds Jan 23 2013 Even after receiving treatment, suicide remains a risk for teens with mental illness. Does this mean current mental health treatments for adolescents need an overhaul? Read More.
Less Sunlight Means More Blues for Some Jan 22 2013 During the winter, an increased number of people report feeling depressed. The changes in mood are a result of seasonal affective disorder and can be treated. Read More.
NAMI Statement: The President’s Mental Health Proposals Jan 16 2013 Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive director of NAMI issued the following statement about President Obama’s “Plan to Protect Children and Communities from Gun Violence,” released today. Read More.
Stress and the Brain: Neuroimaging and Hope for New Treatments Jan 11 2013 Understanding neural pathways in the brain may help reduce the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read More.