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Conversion therapy is on the rise in the U.S. But we must end these dangerous practices, once and for all.
“On International Day to End Conversion Therapy, and every day, we must continue to protect the health and safety of the most marginalized young people in our communities. Protecting them from practices that cause clear and damaging psychological harm should not be seen as political or controversial. It should be understood as a universal human […] -
Study shows depression on the rise among construction workers
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. construction workers say they’ve experienced anxiety or depression in the last year — a sharp increase from 54% just a year ago. The findings from Clayco’s national study, which surveyed more than 2,000 construction workers and executives, reveal how stigma, fear, and workplace culture continue to prevent people from getting […] -
Key Factors in Navigating Your Child’s Mental Health with Dr. Christine Crawford
As the global epidemic of mental health challenges among children and adolescents continue to rise, Dr. Crawford who is Associate Medical Director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine and a mother of […] -
Our All-New ‘Top Doctors’ List Is Here
Dr. Christine Crawford, MD, MPH, NAMI’s Associate Medical Director, has been named to the Top Doctors list in this month’s Boston Magazine. Not only is she recognized as one of the best in Boston, but her dedication to advancing mental health care inspires us every day. -
Podcast: Children’s Mental Health: What Are The Warning Signs? With NAMI’s Dr. Christine Crawford
Is your child moody — or is it something more serious? Dr. Christine Crawford, associate medical director at NAMI, joins Gabe Howard to break down the subtle signs of mental health struggles in kids and teens. -
The Most Surprising Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder in Men
An unstable sense of self, anger, aggression, self-harm, and substance abuse are common symptoms for men with borderline personality disorder (BPD). “It’s important for people to know that it’s a condition that’s diagnosed in men,” says Christine Crawford, M.D., M.P.H., associate medical director at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). However, she says men […] -
Helping Children Thrive: Strategies to Support Children’s Mental Health
NAMI Chief Medical Officer, Ken Duckworth hosts this webinar focusing on the impact of mental health issues among children and adolescents. -
What Does It Mean to Get the Holiday Blues?
The holiday season can lead us to conjure up unreasonable expectations and extra stress if you try to make every aspect of the season picture-perfect, says Ken Duckworth, MD, the chief medical officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. -
Is it anxiety or something else? What women should know.
Anxiety can also present with physical symptoms including diarrhea, numbness or tingling, muscle tension, a racing heart, lightheadedness and migraines, all of which can also be symptoms of other medical conditions. There are also cultural and social forces at play, said Christine Crawford, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Boston University and associate medical director […] -
Understanding and Supporting Children’s Mental Health with Christine M. Crawford
In a discussion with Clint Mally on the Treatable podcast, Dr. Christine M. Crawford, Associate Medical Director at NAMI, shares invaluable insights on recognizing signs of mental health challenges in children and adolescents, the importance of early intervention, and effective communication strategies to help kids feel understood and supported.