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Latinos, Mental Health Care and the American Dream
Last month I celebrated my 16th anniversary of moving to the United States. I have now lived almost half of my life here. -
Mental Health: The Importance of Voting
Being a person living with mental illness, I know the importance of voting. -
Take the Stop Bullying Challenge
It is not just kids being kids. It is not simply part of growing up. It is harmful and destructive and a major challenge to mental health. -
Gun Laws and Mental Health
Last week, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a coalition led by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino unveiled an interactive map to accompany its 2011 report -
Speaking Out: A Cheesy Stigma Story
Who would have ever thought that French cheese would stigmatize people living with mental illness? -
Letter from a Grateful Parent to a News Reporter
Editor’s note: The Los Angeles Times recently published a story about NAMI’s new national board president, Keris Myrick. The reporter, Anna Gorman, has since received many comments from readers. Here is one of them. -
The Colorado Tragedy: Mental Health System Concerns
Last week, I offered reflections on the recent Colorado tragedy in which 12 people died and 58 others were wounded. -
The Colorado Tragedy: What Families Are Asking
Along with so many other Americans, NAMI members have been saddened by the tragedy in Aurora, Colo. in which 12 people were slain and 58 wounded in a theater at the premiere of a Batman movie. -
A Good Life: Early Treatment and Eggplant Rollatini
I've lived successfully in recovery from schizophrenia for 25 years: all of my adult life. I'm here to say that you can recover and go on to have a good life. -
From Psychosis to Functionality with NAMI’s Help
I found NAMI New Jersey (NJ) through a self-help clearing house index. I was looking for a non-profit to volunteer with, as was my way when I was very ill and could not work.