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NAMICon 2020 Virtual Event Honors Mental Health Leaders
During NAMICon 2020, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of mental health advocates, NAMI presented awards honoring exemplary leadership at the national, state and local level. -
The Messy Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Why do most people believe the myth that OCD is just about a hyper-organized desk or color-coordinated closet? -
NAMI Acting CEO Talks About the State of Mental Health on C–SPAN
Angela Kimball, NAMI's Acting CEO, was on C-SPAN Washington Journal for a 30-minute segment about the state of mental health in America.
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Millennials and Mental Health
Millennials are more likely to talk about mental health than their parents or grandparents. And as more young people speak out, the stigma surrounding mental illness is beginning to lessen. -
How Being an Iranian Immigrant Affected My Mental Health
"As I reflect on my mental health journey, I feel confident in saying that I don’t blame the West, my culture or my family for my challenges. There are so many contributing factors to mental health conditions, just as human beings are made up of more than one characteristic." -
You Can’t “Pray Away” a Mental Health Condition
"It's mind-boggling just how far behind the African-American culture is when it comes to mental health and suicide. But African-Americans need to know: A mental health condition is no different than a physical one." -
NAMI Statement on the Parkland School Shooting
NAMI is deeply saddened by the tragic school shooting that occurred yesterday in Parkland, Florida. Here are steps we can take now to educate and intervene early to break down barriers of understanding, and put an end to the stigma that often prevents people from getting the help they so desperately need. -
Reviving Herbie the Love Bug to Rival Depression
"With Herbie, I love people. I love their smiles and their questions. He’s good for me, for others and for my depression." -
The Top Three Musicals About Mental Health
While treatment is effective and vital to recovery, art can also help. Theater is an art form that can be particularly powerful. So, here are three musicals about mental illness that just may help you better understand yourself and others. -
The Best Movies About Mental Health
Looking for movies to watch about mental health? Here are a few modern movies that accurately depict characters living with mental health struggles.