Paying for medication out of pocket can be very expensive. Learn ways to help you cover the costs.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Set yourself up to be a more resilient caregiver. Learn strategies for recharging yourself, coping with stress and maintaining your own well-being for your sake and for your family.
When someone has a mental health condition, support from family can make a big difference. However, it may be hard for us to know what approach is best.
Relating to someone you love who has a mental illness can be difficult and frustrating, but there are strategies you can use to improve your communication with them.
When you experience lots of stress, it can strain your body and make it impossible to function. Finding effective ways to deal is crucial to living well.
A mental health condition shouldn't be a barrier to having and keeping a job. Discover what accommodations you can ask for and how to ask for them to help you succeed.
It takes an exceptional person to love a warrior, especially one whose battle doesn’t end when they come home. However, when I first started dating my veteran boyfriend (now husband) and was introduced to the daunting world of PTSD, I felt far from “exceptional.” I felt...
NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course allows families to connect with one another and find out they're not alone.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin has put the power of evidence behind the NAMI Basics Education Program. NAMI Basics participants reported significant increases in parent engagement and activation, as well as intentions to engage with mental ...
NAMI Basics is a free, 6-session education program for parents, guardians and other family who provide care for youth (age 22 or younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms.
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
April is the Month of the Military Child . This awareness month was established to highlight the important role that children play within the military community, and to recognize the sacrifices that they make as their parents serve in defense of our country. Jus...
Josh Thomas, writer, star and creator of Please Like Me. In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day, NAMI and Participant Media ’s television network Pivot hosted a screening of the critically-acclaimed series Please Like Me for staffers and Congressional mem...
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
“What if it changes you?” I said, holding back tears. The next day, my husband Isaac would be going on his first deployment to Iraq. It was 2009. We had been married for over two years and had a 12-month-old daughter. Losing the man I married — my rock and best friend — w...
Finding a mental health professional that works well with you isn't always easy. Here are some ideas to help you pick the right one.
Veterans Day is a day to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of our military veterans and also to thank them for their service. It’s a celebration that honors America's veterans for their patriotism and willingness to offer their lives for the common good. Veterans ...
In the past eight years, my husband has been combat deployed three times to Iraq and Afghanistan. We have experienced several separations due to trainings and five PCS (permanent change of station) moves that had us moving back and forth across the country, tearing us away f...