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A Therapist’s Journey: Learning the Art of Self-Soothing
  One day, I was standing on the back of my pickup truck and throwing away trash at the town dump when I had an experience that’s hard to describe. My head was swimming, my body felt electrified and I felt detached from the world and myself. A memory then trickled in: I was ...
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/June-2018/A-Therapist-s-Journey-Learning-the-Art-of-Self-So 6/4/2018 11:54:32 AM
Mental Health Fact Sheets
Mental Health Fact Sheets For the general public: <!-- Mental Health by the Numbers What to Do in a Mental Health Crisis Mental Health and Romantic Relations Helping Someone that Doesn’t Know He/She Is Sick --> Managing Stress Mental Health: Know the Warning S...
https://www.nami.org/NAMInet/NAMI-State-Organization-and-NAMI-Affiliate-Leaders/Awareness/AKA/Mental-Health-Fact-Sheets 2/20/2015 5:39:13 PM
NAMI Protests Nestle's Promotion Of Mental Illness Stigma
Nestle USA believes the names of three of its Tangy Taffy flavors are "rooted in a silly, playful humor" that "amuses children and gives personality to our cartoon characters."  NAMI, on other hand, considers the names to have "long-standing stereotypical associations with ...
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/Press-Releases/1999/-NAMI-Protests-Nestle-s-Promotion-Of-Mental-Illnes 4/7/2015 4:56:57 PM
Can a Book Help Make Recovery Easier?
Self-Acceptance: The Key to Recovery from Mental Illness  By Victor Ashear, PhD Purchase I’ve often heard it said that acceptance—recognizing that you have a mental heath condition—is the first step toward overcoming it. But it’s not that simple. Self-Accept...
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/January-2016/Can-a-Book-Help-Make-Recovery-Easier 1/28/2016 4:45:37 PM
Public Safety Professionals
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Frontline-Professionals/Public-Safety-Professionals 9/11/2020 1:13:38 PM
NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar: Caregiving for Adults with Mental Illness
  More than 8 million Americans care for adults with mental illness. Families struggle to help relatives while navigating health care systems, providers and community supports. Our presenters will discuss the barriers families encounter, review a guidebook for mental health...
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-s-Ask-the-Expert/2018/NAMI-s-Ask-the-Expert-Webinar-Caregiving-for-Adults-with-Mental-Illness 11/19/2018 11:55:25 AM
Google Partners with NAMI To Create an Anxiety-Disorder Self-Assessment
Today, in partnership with NAMI, Google has launched a clinically-validated questionnaire called the  GAD-7  (General Anxiety Disorder-7) that helps evaluate a person’s level of anxiety. After taking the questionnaire, Google will point users to NAMI’s resources. 
https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/Google-Partners-with-NAMI-To-Create-an-Anxiety-Disorder Self-Assessment 5/26/2020 2:57:17 PM
Policy Platform
The Public Policy Platform and resolutions, formally approved by the NAMI Board of Directors, provide direction and guidance to the NAMI Alliance on a wide range of policy issues.
https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Platform 4/20/2016 11:57:34 AM
Navigating-A-Mental-Health-Crisis
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/Navigating-a-Mental-Health-Crisis/Navigating-A-Mental-Health-Crisis 3/13/2018 10:28:25 AM
CircleOfCareReport
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/Circle-of-Care-Guidebook/CircleOfCareReport 9/18/2018 12:09:58 PM
Why Self Care Is Crucial for Mental Health Care Professionals
Sometimes, we catch ourselves asking how we can be in the position to help others work through things while facing our own struggles.
https://www.nami.org/Personal-Stories/Why-Self-Care-Is-Crucial-for-Mental-Health-Care-Professionals 12/2/2021 7:35:42 AM
Never Be Ashamed of Seeking Help
Stigma is a huge barrier on why many people don’t seek help. We don’t want to be judged for seeking treatment. We don’t want to be defined as weak or incompetent, or even worse, seen as unable to take care of ourselves. 
https://www.nami.org/Personal-Stories/Never-Be-Ashamed-of-Seeking-Help 11/14/2017 11:42:29 AM
Do You Know the Layers of Self-Advocacy?
  Mental health care is a complex system. Laws and regulations, government budgets, and research on best practices and educational standards for various services, all create the umbrella of resources we use when we are struggling. And it is in our interest to advocate for...
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/October-2016/Do-You-Know-the-Layers-of-Self-Advocacy 10/5/2016 9:56:19 AM
Discovering New Options: Self-Help Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  As a therapist, I’ve repeatedly seen the same research conclusions: a few sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy (or CBT) can be very helpful in treating anxiety and depression. CBT’s simple yet powerful changes to the way we think and act can have profound impacts on...
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/November-2016/Discovering-New-Options-Self-Help-Cognitive-Behav 11/1/2016 11:11:46 AM
Overcoming Low Self-Worth with Anxiety, Depression and ADHD
When COVID-19 surged across the world, it exposed flaws in various systems and sparked the need for change. My life became impacted in a similar (but much smaller) manner. I am a recent college graduate, who prides myself on leadership involvement in several extra-curricu...
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/February-2021/Overcoming-Low-Self-Worth-with-Anxiety-Depression-and-ADHD 2/17/2021 8:08:46 AM
Federal Judge Helps Protect People on Medicaid
U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ruled for the second time against taking Medicaid coverage away from people who do not meet work requirements. 
https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2019/Federal-Judge-Helps-Protect-People-on-Medicaid 3/28/2019 11:22:17 AM
NAMI Advocate - Previous Issues
Advocate  is NAMI's magazine that is mailed to members across the country. You can find previous issues on this page.
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/NAMI-Advocate/NAMI-Advocate-Previous-Issues 1/29/2016 11:29:56 AM
Presentation Slides and Resources
Download slides and resources from presentations at the 2016 NAMI National Convention.
https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/2018-NAMI-National-Convention/Past-Conventions/2016-Convention-in-Denver/Presentation-Slides-and-Resources 6/23/2015 1:54:45 PM
Veterans & Active Duty
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.
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Veterans-Active-Duty 8/10/2014 9:05:31 AM
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Aripiprazole is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic.
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Mental-Health-Medications/Types-of-Medication/Aripiprazole-(Abilify) 10/8/2014 12:18:49 PM
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