The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ) has published an updated and expanded edition of What Families Need to Know about Adolescent Depression, a guide for families who want to know about accurate diagnosis and effective treatment options for teenagers experiencin...
The National Alliance for the Mentally (NAMI) is pleased to support the legislation introduced today by Senators Pete Domenici (R-NM) and Ted Kennedy (D-MA) to provide for greater treatment of mental illnesses.
The National Alliance for the Mentally (NAMI) is pleased to support the Mental Health Early Intervention, Treatment, and Violence Prevention Act of 2000, introduced today by Representatives Ted Strickland (D-OH) and Heather Wilson (R-NM).
Contrary to popular belief, going through trauma is common. In fact, records show that around 60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. From this large portion of people, there is a small part who will develop post-traumatic s...
Much progress has been made to reduce the use of tobacco in the United States. However, people with mental illness continue to smoke cigarettes at a higher rate than the general population and experience significant negative health impacts. To mark the occasion of the A...
In the Fall 2020 issue of the Advocate , I told my story of experiencing psychosis for over a year and finding myself incarcerated in a small county jail. To survive, I relied on the principles of neuroplasticity, my brain’s ability to adapt and change its neural wiring. ...
Jaime Torres has been seeing his school social worker, Theresa Jones, for individual and family therapy for some time now. The bright, timid high school senior grappled with feelings of hopelessness and panic attacks for several years. His struggles started with palpitatio...
I recall sitting across from my school counselor and feeling somewhat relieved that she came to the United Arab Emirates from the same country as I had, India. How else would she have understood when I said, “My mom doesn’t let me make any decisions...ever,” unless she’d e...
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.
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 ...
After I received my diagnosis, I did not want to take my psychiatric medications. I thought the illness was just a phase and would pass. I doubted that a pill could address my erratic behavior or take away my pain and suffering. I did try anyway, but I struggled for 10 ye...
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