NAMI Blog

The distress that so many students are experiencing calls for us to act with urgency and compassion.

As the upcoming school year approaches, it’s essential to address and manage back-to-school anxiety effectively.

Breaking Stigma in California by Bringing Mental Health Education to Youth

Surviving the Bed Shortage in Mental Health Treatment Facilities: A Teenager’s Experience

Getting Involved with NAMI on My College Campus

I Wish They’d Seen It Sooner: Growing Up Undiagnosed

It’s Not the Hormones: Reflections on a Teenage Girl’s Traumatic Crisis

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

Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient

The Widely Neglected Healing Power of Music

The Importance of Prioritizing Emotional Wellness over Academic Achievement

Addressing Youth Mental Health in NAMI’s Next Book

Supporting Adolescent Mental Health During a Pandemic and Back to School

How School-Based Mental Health Providers Can Help Hispanic/Latinx Students

Bettering Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Youth

My Daughter’s First Episode of Psychosis

Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Children

Talking to Your Kids About Psychiatric Medications

Preventing and Preparing for a Mental Health Crisis