In a unique and poignant look at teenage suicide, we meet teens who've actually attempted suicide, and hear their painful stories. We also speak with the parents and loved ones of those teens who have, sadly, succeeded in taking their own lives, in an attempt to answer the q...
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NAMI recently released a report to help individuals and families navigate health insurance after a suicide attempt. Deciphering health insurance bills can make this time even more difficult, but there are federal protections in place to ensure that most health insurance plans...
These 30-minute on-demand sessions provide a streamlined format for highlighting how-tos, innovations or new practices in mental health.
Make a change in your local community by being an advocate for mental health awareness. Here are a few suggestions for how you can work with your community.
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Young adulthood is a complex time marked by growing independence and personal responsibility. It is also a time of apprehension for both young people and their caregivers. For parents, it can be easy to write off their teens’ challenges during this time as “angst” or “just...
I joined NAMI on Campus, a peer-run mental health organization for college students, during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — a time that was difficult for the entire world. I was distraught when I was told that in-person classes would not resume during my freshman y...
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Help raise awareness and share resources to help others. One conversation can change a life.
“A suicide is like a pebble in a pond. The waves ripple outward.” Many years ago, my colleague Ken Norton, LICSW, director of NAMI New Hampshire, shared this quote, and it has stuck with me. Visually, when you see a pebble drop into a pond, it’s something small that make...
A recent study discovers the connection between insomnia and increased thoughts of suicide. Findings may change the way doctors treat persons living with insomnia in the future.
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Below are sample constitutions and bylaws from active NAMI on Campus clubs. The highlighted sections indicate language that is required to get approved by NAMI. Your school may have additional language requirements. Consult with your NSO/NA contacts when creating your club’s ...