One of the conditions I have lived with is borderline personality disorder (BPD). I was diagnosed with emerging BPD when I was 14 years old, which was changed to BPD when I was 18. To be diagnosed, you need to have a combination of five out of nine of the following sympt...
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation for middle and high school students, school staff and families that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a ment...
School breaks offer a much-needed pause from academics and a busy school schedule. Students can take this time to relax and get back into activities they didn’t have time for while they were in school.
Introduction Mental health conditions start early in life – and are very common. Today, almost 1 out of 3 parents say their child’s mental or emotional health is worse now than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Students need help. As schools bring students back to class...
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today announced the launch of the "Campaign for the Mind of America," a multi-year effort on many fronts to promote investment in recovery-and to prevent the abandonment of yet another generation of Americans with mental illn...
Key Messages: NAMI Ending the Silence The following are a combination of key messages and talking points you can use during media interviews or when talking to anyone about NAMI Ending the Silence. As the program grows and expands in your area these talking points may change ...
Key Messages: NAMI Youth Programs NAMI programs for youth, their families and school personnel help to battle the stigma often surrounding mental health conditions and provide the resources and support that can lead to making a difference in the lives of youth and their famil...
From the 2015 Clinton Foundation's Health Matters Summit. Adults in the U.S. living with serious mental health conditions die on average 25 years earlier than others, largely due to treatable medical conditions. It’s clear that mental and physical health are intertwined...
Patricia Sine, left, and Bill Perun accepting their award - July 9, 2016 I have been involved with NAMI since 1990. I attended my first meeting after my daughter, a senior in high school at the time, was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I joined NAMI that day b...
Jump To: Episode <!-- Video --> Featured Guest Share <!-- Transcript --> About the Guest Host Following OCD Awareness Week, guest host Barb Solish (NAMI national director of innovation) talks to Liz Norton (NAMI director of business analysis) about L...
With just a few weeks until Election Day, the latest [[poll]] from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) finds that voters are more likely to support candidates who put forward policies that help people with mental health conditions. The poll highlights strong support...
I have made it my passion to reach out to young adults and teenagers who are struggling with mental health issues that cause them to feel as alone as I once did.
I’m at the hair salon, chatting with my stylist. We both realize quickly that we have two things in common: neurodivergence and queerness. I mention a girlfriend, he mentions an ex-boyfriend — we are on the same page. Our conversation starts with my work at NAMI Oregon b...
NAMI publishes reports on critical, emerging issues to help inform the public about the importance of effective mental health policy.
I was so scared of seeing a doctor because I knew what the outcome would be. I didn’t want to put a label on myself and have it define the rest of my life.
Now, 20 years after first experiencing suicidal ideation, I have found recovery and my passion.
Today, I’m blessed that medication, plus love and forgiveness, has given me a life worth living.