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Q&A with NIMH Director Dr. Josh Gordon
NAMI asks NIMH director, Dr. Josh Gordon, about the future of mental illness research. -
Finding a Connection with Humanity
"Everyone on earth was essentially going through the same thing; no one was immune to the effects of COVID-19."
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I’m a Mental Health Professional, and I Understand
"I fight the good fight in public, then come home and battle my own internalized shame. I advocate for my clients who can’t do so for themselves because I know what it’s like to be in a severe depressive episode or to be paralyzed by anxiety." -
Quarantining with Borderline Personality Disorder
"Being quarantined has been challenging because I haven't gotten that hug that seems to make things better, or even seen my favorite person in person for weeks." -
Getting My Son the Help He Needed
"He was in tears telling me that he felt hopeless and had no will to live. It broke my heart because I know that feeling very well, as I have bipolar disorder." -
Register for SMI Adviser’s Webinar on Antidepressant Treatment
Register for SMI Adviser’s free webinar: “Long-Term Antidepressant Treatment: Let’s Look at the Evidence” on Thursday, March 26, 2020, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET -
The Only Option: Seeking Help
"When the thoughts became too strong for me to handle on my own — I sought help." -
Learning to See My Depression and Anxiety as a Gift
Sometimes, our dark days can help us appreciate the better days we've worked so hard for. -
Mental Illness Should Not Be a Secret
"I look at the girl I once was, who desperately wanted those around me to understand my struggles, but who was drowned in shame and stigma. I speak for her." -
Learning to Take Care of Myself
One of the biggest challenges of being a caregiver is prioritizing and taking care of your own needs. Here is how Izzy learned how to redifine his role as a caregiver allowing him more time and space for his own health and well-being.