NAMI Blog

We keep hearing that depression rates are rising, especially among youth and adolescents. If you are worried your child may be going through depression, here are a few steps to take. 

If you’re a first responder, teacher or local community service provider, becoming trained in suicide prevention can make a big impact on your community. It could even save someone's life.

As we continue to spread awareness about the realities of mental illness, we can look to accurate portrayals in the media as an easy way to help others understand. Here are a few films that address mental illness in a truthful way.

 

Mental illness affects all ages, races and backgrounds. There is no way to tell if a person has depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia simply by looking at them. There is no face of mental illness.  

"To my pleasant surprise, telling my story was an amazing benefit for my career. It became an issue that my constituents knew I could speak about with the credibility of someone with lived experience."

Going home for the holidays may sound comforting and fun for some, but for others it can create a lot of stress or even be triggering. If you are worried about how the holidays with family will affect your mental health, here are a few things to keep in mind. 

Neglecting your mental health can be easy, especially since it’s not something we are always taught or reminded to prioritize. However, taking a step back and examining your mental health is key to your overall health. 

Mental health problems among college students are on the rise. If you are a parent of a college student, here are a few steps you can take to support your child's mental health. 

Learn the common reactions that can be harmful to someone experiencing a mental health problem and the responses to use instead.

"I honestly never thought I’d be open about my derealization and depersonalization. It took me a long time to reveal it. Once I finally did, I realized there are millions of others who experience the same frightening feelings."