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Showing What It Means to Have Bipolar Disorder
Accurate portrayals of bipolar disorder in pop culture are critical for awareness and acceptance. Here are two books that get it right. -
Diversity in Motion: Raising Awareness through Dance
NAMI Wisconsin discovered that mental health advocacy is a beat we can all dance to. Their annual flash mob dance during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month attracts new faces to the NAMI family and communicates the cross-cultural message that talking about mental illness isn’t scary. Check out their tips on staging your own flash mob! -
Why NAMI Needs to Offer Its Education Programs in Spanish
Learn more about the benefit of NAMI programs offered in Spanish and how it can help communities learn about mental health and to access to get help. -
After Decades of Life-changing Results, Clubhouses Get the Spotlight They Deserve
Learn about what Fountain House and other Clubhouses have been working on in order to help people who live with mental illness. -
Putting a Plan In Place to Help Your Child Succeed at School
Learn about your rights as a parent and how to provide additional help to your child's education. -
Partnering With Local Universities to Benefit Occupational Therapy Students
Learn about how future occupational therapists at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences gain hands-on training through the participation of NAMI members. -
Book Review: Providing the Right Care to Students: The Teacher’s Guide to Student Mental Health
An excellent guide for school staff and parents on working with students who have mental health conditions and understanding mental health policy in education. -
Three Powerful Messages for Promoting Mental Health Awareness in Every School
By openly discussing mental health, schools can go a long way in erasing the stigma surrounding mental illness and getting students treatment and services.