Posted on December 3, 2024
NIHCM Foundation
NAMI Chief Medical Officer, Ken Duckworth hosts this webinar focusing on the impact of mental health issues among children and adolescents.
READ MOREPosted on November 19, 2024
Everyday Health
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.
READ MOREPosted on November 16, 2024
Washington Post
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 at the National Alliance on Mental Illness. “There’s a lot of pressure being placed upon the shoulders of women in today’s society.”
READ MOREPosted on October 31, 2024
Sandstone Care
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.
READ MOREPosted on October 10, 2024
US News & World Report
“It’s helpful for us to know that any sort of change – a transition or stressor – could lead to kids exhibiting some symptoms of anxiety,” says Dr. Christine Crawford, Associate Medical Director at NAMI. She cites starting a new school, transitioning into a new grade, moving to a new community, a death in the family and divorce as examples in an article in US News & World Report.
READ MOREPosted on September 14, 2024
C-SPAN Washington Journal
"We want people to get well and stay well. Mental health care should not be a luxury good, and the new Biden administration's rules on mental health parity will help address this issue." – NAMI's Chief Advocacy Officer, Hannah Wesolowski, during her appearance on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss the new rule expanding access and lowering costs for mental health and substance use disorder care.
READ MOREPosted on September 5, 2024
Well+Good
"If you are a person experiencing recurring negative thoughts, remember methods that have previously helped you cope with or stabilize past negative experiences." — NAMI Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Duckworth.
Looking for advice on overcoming a mental rut? Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Duckworth, alongside other experts, shares 11 practical tips to help you work through it.
READ MOREPosted on July 25, 2024
The Healthy
Anxiety and stress are common experiences in our lives, but when they persist, they can profoundly affect our mental and physical health. While “anxiety” and “stress” are terms often used interchangeably, they differ in their origins and impacts. Ken Duckworth, MD, author and chief medical officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)...
READ MOREPosted on July 17, 2024
The Black Wall Street Times
On Friday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, and Reverend Al Sharpton hosted a field hearing with top mental health leaders on Suicide and Mental Health of Black Men and Boys.
Mr. Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, said, “We have to increase our hope, and to do that, we have to increase access to platforms like this that allow for an increase in discussion. It’s about collaboration, and we see through these forums help give hope.”
READ MOREPosted on July 12, 2024
PIX11
It’s a difficult but important topic that often doesn’t get spoken about. However, on Friday, some leaders in Congress were on hand at a Harlem forum to listen to advocates give voice to the need for Black men and boys to have access to mental health resources.
“Only 33% of Black adults with mental health conditions actually receive treatment,” said Daniel Gillison Jr., the CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness during his testimony.
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