Scientist Kay Redfield Jamison once said before you can conquer “a beast,” you must make it beautiful first. This Chinese philosophy was something she tried to follow while managing her bipolar disorder. In her book Touched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Art...
NAMI expresses our condolences to all of the families affected by the tragedy on Germanwings flight 9525 and reassures the public that events like this one involving mental illness are incredibly rare.
NAMI believes that no one should be subject to practices that can cause or worsen mental health symptoms. NAMI opposes public policies and laws that ban, limit or criminalize access to clinically appropriate gender-affirming care.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is gradually becoming recognized and available as a psychological approach to mental health problems. But what exactly is it? Well, CBT works with thoughts (cognitions) and behaviors to help with mental health problems. It’s becoming incre...
Levomilnacipran is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
The NAMI Scientific Research Award, supported by the Peter Corbin Kohn Endowment, recognizes the work and research of individuals creating a difference and moving our scientific understanding and treatment of mental illnesses forward.
The largest study to date on postpartum depression has revealed some startling statistics.
NAMI applauds the release of this practical resource that outlines clinical pathways, community partnerships, and policy recommendations to better identify and support youth at risk for suicide.
Major Depressive Disorder with Peripartum Onset (also known as postpartum depression) is different than a temporary mood disturbance after childbirth.
NAMI fights for policies to ensure people in crisis get help, not handcuffs.
Dextromethorphan has historically been used as a cough medication, however it has also been approved in combination with bupropion as an antidepressant medication. The combination product is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Citalopram is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Duloxetine is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP), fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Vortioxetine is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Vilazodone is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
I was 27 years old when I found out I was pregnant. Although the pregnancy was unexpected, I was excited. I was even happier when I learned I was having a girl after being an aunt to seven boys. I sang to my daughter, wrote to her daily in a journal and felt overwhelming j...