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How the Justice System Fails Those with Mental Illness

We cannot expect to make progress when we keep those experiencing mental health crises in dehumanizing environments that exacerbate their symptoms.

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How Solitary Confinement Contributes to the Mental Health Crisis

Those with mental illness are overrepresented in solitary confinement, despite the vulnerability and threats to the mental health of those incarcerated.

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All People Deserve Quality Care, Including Those Who Are Incarcerated

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

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More than a Patient: Using a Recovery-Based Approach

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Black Men and Mental Health: Practical Solutions

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Pursuing Motherhood While Living with Mental Illness

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Type 2 Diabetes and Mental Health: Exploring the Connection

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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 I Cope with Agoraphobia

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How Working as a NAMI HelpLine Volunteer Changed My Life

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The Power and Value of Insight

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4 Tips for Sharing Your Mental Health Journey on Social Media

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Ask Dr. Christine: Youth Mental Health

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Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing

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Finding the Right Treatment Fit

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How The Pandemic Helped Me Build a Stronger Self

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Three Questions to Ask a Prospective Therapist

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How We Can Improve our Approach to Treating Psychosis

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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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