As a military service member or veteran, there are specific questions that you may ask, concerning treatment resources, disclosure and staying healthy during the transition to civilian life.
Borderline personality disorder ( BPD ) is a mental health condition that includes a pattern of unstable relationships, impulsivity and intense emotional reactions to stressors. The diagnosis is strongly associated with a high risk of suicide attempts and death by suicid...
Public policy impacts people with mental illness in many ways — from health care to housing to criminalization. Discover NAMI’s positions on critical issues and what we’re doing to improve lives.
NAMI praises the U.S. Department of Justice for agreeing to a plea arrangement in the prosecution of Theodore Kaczynski.
Under S.543, discrimination against mental illnesses like postpartum depression would be prohibited. Introduced by U.S. Senators Pete Domenici (R-NM), Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Paul Wellstone (D-MN) to strengthen existing federal law, the bill faces an October 1, 2001 deadline ...
The need to regulate restraint and seclusion in our nation’s schools just gained significant momentum with the release of a new report and an NPR article that highlights the need for immediate action. ProPublica analyzed data released by the U.S. Department of Educat...
Will Americans have more mental health coverage and better care? Ask your Senators to work toward bipartisan solutions that fix the insurance markets and secure mental health coverage for millions of Americans with mental illness.
The Graham-Cassidy health reform bill is up for a vote, and it could take away your mental health care. Contact your Senators now.
Brexanolone is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD).
Mental illness, suicide and suicide attempts are part of my family history — as are abuse, addiction and the trauma that underlies all of them. I have depression, anxiety, complex PTSD and OCD. I’ve had two episodes of psychosis and have been hospitalized three times. I’m a...
I’m a helper. Over the years, I’ve supported those living with serious and persistent mental illness, people with substance use disorders and survivors of rape and other traumas. Each day, people come to me with their biggest worries and their biggest wins. They look to...
Identifying the pillars of “good” mental health is crucial to improving our mental and emotional well-being. In my work as a psychiatrist and researcher, I have identified seven behaviors that contribute to quality mental health: activity, defense mechanisms, social conne...
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) has inaugurated a new technical assistance center to help improve and increase the capacity of consumer-operated programs to meet the needs of persons living with mental illnesses in diverse communities.
#NotAlone Conversation with Nadya Okamoto and Aija Mayrock A conversation about social anxiety, community and self-acceptance.
#NotAlone Conversation with Kendall Toole and Snake Sabo - Part 1 #NotAlone Conversation with Kendall Toole and Snake Sabo discussing breaking the stigma, self-exploration, and anxiety.
Almost the entirety of my experience in seeking mental health care (apart from the actual therapy) has been online. I looked for a therapist using different “find a therapist” search engines, clicking filters that would account for my insurance and location. I’ve rea...
My motivation for staying active has definitely changed. It’s not about losing weight in order to gain self-worth; it’s about being healthy and strong.