Rights of Individuals Receiving Services in Civilian Facilities Each person receiving services and/or their parent should be informed by the healthcare provider of their rights while receiving services and should also receive a written copy of these rights. Specific wording w...
Coping with the Side Effects of Medications Often medications have unwanted effects. These vary from person to person and depend on the type of drug and dose being given. Sometimes the side effects disappear after a few days or weeks. Other side effects are more troublesome a...
Ethnic Background and Psychotropic Medications Help Center Visit our Help Center to learn about and share knowledge on a variety of topics, including NAMI 360, membership management, the NAMI Convention, Helpline FAQ, class reporting and more. Learn More Each of ...
When Dealing with a Crisis Get help. No one should try to handle these crises alone. Your plan should always involve other family members, public authorities, crisis workers, or other professional assistance—notified ahead of time, if possible. Trust your instincts. If y...
1. What is cognitive behavior therapy? Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is an empirically validated form of therapy. This means it has been scientifically studied and found to be effective in addressing various mental illnesses that individuals experience. CBT focuses o...
Not everyone can talk about the topics and issues that first responders encounter. You see and experience things that are unthinkable to most, and that’s why peer support is important. Your peers know what it’s like, they share your perspective, and they are ready to help thei...
It goes without saying that physical health and mental health are intricately linked. This is especially true for first responders. The physical effects of your job are known to contribute to the development of cardiometabolic risk factors, such as obesity, high blood pressure...
Although I am not a health care professional, I’ve seen depression from the inside. My expertise is rooted in the trials and errors of personal experience. Every person is different and therefore not all of these suggestions will work for you, just as they haven't all worke...
Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. However, culture, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation can make access to mental health treat...
When it comes to managing our health, we tend to seek out care from professionals who are trained specialists. Five years ago, I tore a ligament in my ankle and scheduled regular appointments with a physical therapist. Last year, I experienced intense jaw pain and made an ...
"13 Reasons Why" shows why banning conversations about suicide following a suicide loss helps no one. The rate of teen suicide has steadily increased since 2005. Among youth ages 15-24 years old, suicide is the second leading cause of death. A ripple effect of n...
“It’s nice to see all of you — virtually of course. How’s everyone doing?” It’s noon on a weekday. I’m in a Zoom meeting with a compassionate committee of individuals doing community work to support our local Philadelphians through this time of difficulty and uncertain...
One of the most fraught topics for teens and young adults to negotiate with their parents is whether to take medications for mental health problems. Often, parents play the role of pushing for medicines while youth question whether the medicine is truly necessary or eff...
Seeing a psychiatrist, particularly for the first time, can be intimidating. Seeking help can mean confronting the unknowns, like a possible diagnosis. Moreover, trusting a practitioner with your mental and emotional well-being puts you in a vulnerable position. While your...
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.
Each year millions of Americans with mental illness struggle to find mental health care. Nearly half of the 60 million adults and children living with mental health conditions in the United States go without any treatment. People who seek treatment must navigate a fragmented ...
Learn how Rochester's Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (R-FACT) program has helped people with mental illness get their lives back on track after an arrest or time in jail.