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The National Dialogue: NAMI Minnesota Talks with President Obama

Feb 19, 2013

Sue Abderholden, executive director of NAMI Minnesota, and others met with President Barack Obama this month to discuss how to improve mental health in the U.S.

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Can Combining Therapies Have a Synergistic Effect?

Feb 15, 2013

Researchers are testing to see if utilizing both cognitive adaption training (CAT) and cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTP) at the same time produces even more salubrious results.

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Hockey Talks: Will the Rest of the NHL Listen?

Feb 13, 2013

During the month of February, the seven Canadian NHL teams will take part in a campaign to raise awareness for mental health.

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Fifty Years Ago, John F. Kennedy Called on Congress to Improve Mental Health

Feb 7, 2013

In a special message to Congress in 1963, President John F. Kennedy stated his wishes to improve the mental health system of the U.S. Today, President Barack Obama does the same.

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Bradley Cooper Speaks Out in National Dialogue on Mental Illness 

Feb 1, 2013

Academy Award nominated actor of Silver Linings Playbook Bradley Cooper was in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 1 with Patrick Kennedy, NAMI and others to discuss the state of mental health in America.

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Finding Truth about Bipolar Disorder through Fiction

Jan 29, 2013

In her debut novel, Juliann Garey offers up a moving story with details drawn from her own experience with bipolar disorder.

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New Semester, New NAMI on Campus Clubs

Jan 26, 2013

As winter break ends and college classes start again, many students are realizing the importance of mental health and creating clubs to raise awareness and bring support.

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Suicide Still Major Concern For Teens Even after Treatment, Study Finds

Jan 23, 2013

Even after receiving treatment, suicide remains a risk for teens with mental illness. Does this mean current mental health treatments for adolescents need an overhaul?

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Less Sunlight Means More Blues for Some

Jan 22, 2013

During the winter, an increased number of people report feeling depressed. The changes in mood are a result of seasonal affective disorder and can be treated.

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NAMI Statement: The President’s Mental Health Proposals

Jan 16, 2013

Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive director of NAMI issued the following statement about President Obama’s “Plan to Protect Children and Communities from Gun Violence,” released today.

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