Teen suicide is an often preventable tragedy. It is an appropriate focus of research and inquiry. Two new studies focused on the issue raise both important clinical and policy questions.
“Is my teen normal?” As a child and adolescent psychiatrist and father of 3 teenagers myself, I get asked this question by people in my community all the time—at the grocery store, at the community pool and at cookouts. It’s pretty clear to me this is an important publi...
NAMI announced the nationwide expansion of their flagship teen program, Ending the Silence, due to a generous gift from Former Second Lady of the United States, Tipper Gore.
My loved one carries on during school hours with a smile, with jokes, attempting to be cool. He comes home and cracks. Due to his depression and anxiety he can only cope for so long.
Our high school composed a team of individuals to help bring awareness to the ever growing problem of mental health. We want you to know that you are not alone.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ) has launched "Say It Out Loud," a program for faith communities and civic organizations to use in reaching out to youth, ages 14 to 18, to start conversations about mental health.
My teenager is acting differently. Could it be the beginning of a mental illness?
If you were extremely worried or feeling sad and it won’t go away, would you know what to do? If you had a fever for a long time, would you hope for the best or would you seek help? Everyone has mental health. Knowing the signs to look for and where to go when you need help ...
As the new year begins, people of all ages are making resolutions around losing weight. While getting fit can be fun and keeping one’s weight in check can be a good part of a healthy lifestyle, too much focus on weight loss is not healthy. Teenagers are an age group that ar...
Stigma about mental health prevents teens from seeking help. Learn how NAMI's Say it Out Loud can get teens talking and asking for help when they need it.
The symptoms of mental health conditions can be frightening and overwhelming to anyone, but especially if you’re a teenager. It’s important to know that symptoms can be managed and you can have a full life with mental illness. Recovery is possible. There are a variety...
I’m going to say to you what I wish I’d gotten a chance to say to my daughter. In 2013 she took her own life at the age of 15 due to severe depression. Since I’ll never be able to say these things to her, as part of me getting better, I’ll say it to you instead (thanks for l...
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...
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...
Welcome to NAMI's discussion groups. Here you can find support, share knowledge, ask questions and meet people who've been there.
As someone who is living with mental illness, I am passionate about using my life for good. This is an ‘off-the-cuff’ account of my own journey with bipolar.
Would you know what to do if you or a friend was experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition? If you don't, that’s OK. That's why we created this infographic. Knowing how to recognize the signs of a mental health condition and how to respond is critical to getting supp...
As a parent, you need to be prepared for dealing with problems—big and small. That includes taking care of your child’s mental health. It’s important to step up when things get serious. Teen depression is not as rare as we’d like it to be. In fact, a 2016 study shows th...