NAMI Blog

If you prioritize your mental health, you can face the emotional challenges of this crisis. You may even come out of it stronger. 

For many people with mental illness, medication is an important part of their treatment plan. It can be challenging to find the right medication regimen for you, but here are some tips to get there. 

Too often, the school system discriminates against students with mental illness and other disabilities. It's important to advocate for these students getting the education and support they need to thrive. 

For kids who are experiencing coronavirus-related anxiety, here are things parents can do to help them cope. 

"I’m all for trying other therapeutic methods before medication. However, just like any other health-related concern, sometimes medication is necessary to resolve the problem."

Acknowledging, recognizing and acting on mental distress in these uncertain times is key to lessening the impact. Here are a few of our coping strategies to help those who may be experiencing mental health challenges during this health pandemic. 

In order to fight stigma, we need sufficient support for the research that will give hope to those with mental illness and prove there is a path forward.  

"These experiences caused a great deal of instability in my life, which took several years to recover from."

Provider networks not covering mental health appropriately is a form of discrimination. 

Learn about the main types of mental illness discrimination and ways to challenge unfair practices.