As someone living with a significant other with bipolar disorder, not only is it a challenge for the individual, but also for their family, friends and caregivers.
I have been a church girl all my life, and the traditions and cultural importance of the African American church community shape who I am. In my community, there is a stark contrast between physical illness and mental illness. I would often hear about people with diabet...
#NotAlone Conversation with Alessandra Torresani and Jay Stolar Discussing bipolar disorder, the new normal and using your voice.
A First Responder's Road to Recovery from PTSD and Substance Use Disorder Todd Lynch, first responder, shares his story of living with Bipolar, Generalized Anxiety and Substance Use Disorders, as well as living and working with PTSD. Learn about his road to recovery and his...
Thank you to our partners who helped support the development of the 2023 NAMI Schizophrenia and Psychosis Lexicon Guide, demonstrating a collaborative commitment to enhancing mental health dialogue.
My depression began when I was ten years old. I remember being in my driveway at dusk and looking up at the sky seeing all the different colors and feeling emotions deeper than sad.
In 2006, I experienced a series of psychotic episodes, ending with my decision to run away from home, where my family would never find me, and end my life. Thankfully, I was committed to inpatient care in Louisiana for three days and brought back home to Mississippi to ri...
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a condition that is strongly affected by stress. Episodes of mania and depression can be triggered by significant life events, severe family conflicts, turbulent relationships and situations that disrupt sleep/wake rhythms. This is why it’s pro...
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. To me, this means that I experience moods at a more extreme level than the average person. This does not mean that I have terrible mood swings one day and bounce back the next day. It's not that sudden. I have had some friends adm...
NAMI's fact sheets offer clear, concise information on mental health topics. Share them with a loved one, bring to a doctor or hand them out at health fairs.
I have come to understand the following: I need to lean on my support system. I am not on this journey alone, and I don’t need to try to manage this disorder by myself.
My name is Daphne. I am about to turn 40 and I have four children. I live with bipolar 1, PTSD and panic disorder with agoraphobia.
Being diagnosed with bipolar disorder may cause some people to feel worthless, hopeless and on edge. They may also experience an increase in stress, anxiety and depression as they go through this significant life change. One way to deal with these feelings is to practice ...
I adored my peer support group. I loved seeing the same friendly faces every week, connecting with them through shared experience and helping to foster hope and well-being. I was a leader, a trainer and, briefly, the CEO of our charity chapter. But eventually, I had to s...
Throughout this journey, I’ve learned that you need to prioritize having a good treatment team, cultivating honest friendships and practicing self-care and acceptance.
The largest study to date on postpartum depression has revealed some startling statistics.
Since 2010, there has been an increasing number of studies assessing the connection between childhood trauma and the development of bipolar disorder. In a 2020 review, a team of international researchers concluded that "exposure to childhood trauma during neurodevelopment...
NAMI has partnered with the APA’s SMI Adviser program to produce the Medical Mind Podcast series featuring NAMI Chief Medical Officer Ken Duckworth in conversations centered around experiences with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and early psychosis.
Bipolar disorder doesn’t define me. There are also many good qualities that I have. I am passionate. I am adventurous. I am inquisitive. I am empathic. I am creative. Most importantly, I am strong.