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The Reality of “High Functioning” Depression

I seemingly had my life “in order,” but in reality, I was barely hanging on.

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Building Connections: How Relationships and Time with Peers Can Improve Mental Health

One factor we can control is the quality and quantity of our children's connection to peers.

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Developing Strategies and Finding Community: My Experience in Support Groups

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His Story Continues

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7 Lessons I Learned as a Survivor of a Friend’s Suicide

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Tips For Easing Back-to-School Anxiety

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Parenting after Receiving a Schizophrenia Diagnosis

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Celebrating My Daughter’s Life and Schizophrenia Recovery

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Gender Bias and the Patriarchy’s Impact on Mental Health Advocacy

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Understanding and Assessing Self-Harm: What You Need to Know

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Reminding My Younger Self That I’m “More Than Enough”

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The Case for Expanding Peer Support

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Determining The Credibility of Social Media Mental Health “Experts”

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Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously

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Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient

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How Working as a NAMI HelpLine Volunteer Changed My Life

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Hygiene Indifference: The Symptom We Don’t Talk About

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Ask Dr. Christine: Youth Mental Health

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How to Help Yourself and Others with Suicidal Ideation

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The Importance of Prioritizing Emotional Wellness over Academic Achievement

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Addressing Youth Mental Health in NAMI’s Next Book

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Building Stronger Mental Health Support for Caregivers

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