Say It Out Loud One in five teens lives with a mental health condition and yet more than half are not getting the help they need. Stigma remains a huge barrier to teens seeking help. Many cite fear of negative perceptions as a major factor in choosing not to speak up. Raisin...
NAMI Smarts Teacher Materials Help Center Visit our Help Center to learn about and share knowledge on a variety of topics, including NAMI 360, memberhip management, the NAMI Convention, Helpline FAQ, class reporting and more. Learn More NAMI Smarts is designed to...
Compartiendo Esperanza 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 Mental health problems affect 1 ...
Building lasting partnerships is one of the key components to a successful CIT program and they’re important to have in place long before you plan police officer training.
NAMI Provider Teacher 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 Before Your Course Begins Techni...
Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. However, it's important to recognize that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have unique concerns and experiences.
NAMI 2015 National Convention Registration Fees and Deadlines: Full Registration Rates (includes closing night dinner ticket) Member Non-Member Deadline First-on-Board $195 $250 1/30/15 Super Saver $210 $275 3/1...
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 Voting Packet At least 30 days before the Annual Mee...
Every week NAMI publishes articles and blogs about the latest research, advocacy breakthroughs, interviews with leading researchers, advice on how to manage a mental health condition and other topics of interest to our active and information hungry audience. In 2015, do...
When my brother was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder 15 years ago, it was a challenging thing for me to comprehend and to accept. I wasn’t comfortable talking about it with friends or opening up to others. It was my mother’s example that hel...
NAMI HelpLine Resources for NAMI Leaders NAMI HelpLine Overview Many people and families affected by mental illness contact a NAMI HelpLine when they first reach out for help. Each time is an opportunity to provide essential information, referral resources and information ...
Finding a mental health professional is one of the most important steps in starting on the path toward a successful recovery. As hard as it might be to acknowledge that you need help, the search for a specialist who fits your needs—someone who can serve as your ally—can...
For many people living with disabilities, physical care is seen as the first priority — but when a disability impacts a person’s quality of life, it can have a direct effect on all aspects of their well-being and daily experiences.
Over 15 years, my spouse and I struggled with her severe bipolar I disorder . We went through weeks-long psychiatric hospitalizations, disrupted relationships and stalled personal and professional goals. Eventually, I took grudging ownership of her treatment. We resented e...
Family struggle inspired Dixie Gamble to make crisis intervention training films for first responders.
Important Things to Know if Someone You Love has Bipolar Disorder About three million Americans live with some form of bipolar disorder. Here are some facts that you may find helpful. There are two primary types of bipolar disorder. Bipolar I is diagnosed when a person...
How to Select a Doctor The key to managing your mental health condition is a strong partnership with your healthcare providers, one of which is likely a physician. Two things are essential in this partnership: that you be open and honest with your doctor, and that your doctor...
NAMI Annual Convention Archive 2014 Convention Resources 2014 NAMI National Convention Program For 2014 convention recordings and to order CDs/MP3s go here 2013 Convention Resources 2013 NAMI National Convention Program Convention Highlights PowerPoint Pr...
Vanessa Price, NDCI Division Director Nominated by NAMI Oklahoma Member, NAMI Greater OKC (OK) Listen to Vanessa's Candidate Speech Specific Strengths and Attributes: Diversity of age, race, ethnicity, language, experience and national geography Experience with a v...
Resource Exchange EDs volunteered to share successful projects others could duplicate: Cupcake Wars 2016 Cupcake Wars Poster Cupcake Wars Flow of the Night Cupcake Wars Judging Best All Around Cupcake Wars Most Artistic Cupcake Wars Most Over the Top Cupc...