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Enhancing Wellbeing in the Face of Traumatic Media Exposure
The endless cycle of tragic news stories impacts us all and could even be considered traumatic. Here are suggestions on how to cope, now that we face violence and hatred on such a consistent basis. -
Why Self-Esteem Is Important for Mental Health
Low self-esteem is not a mental illness, however there are clear links between the way we feel about ourselves and our mental health. -
Comedian Believes that Mental Health is No Laughing Matter
Mental health awareness can be spread through many mediums. See how actor Ted Swartz opens up a dialogue about mental illness through his play, Laughter is a Sacred Space.
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Riding the Shark: Surviving Crisis/Catastrophe
A respected doctor with Dissociative Identity Disorder was sent to jail for a crime he wasn’t aware he committed. At the expense of losing his physical freedom, however, he regained mental freedom.
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NAMI HelpLine Shares How to Find Mental Health Support
Whenever you have questions or need resources, the NAMI HelpLine is here to provide answers and do whatever they can to help you. -
Tech Café Teaches People to Use Technology to Better Their Mental Health
The NAMI San Diego Tech Café increases mental health literacy and symptom management through the use of technology. Learn how they do it!
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Police Perspective: The impact of trauma on law enforcement spouses
The spouse of a police officer who responded to the Sandy Hook school shooting struggles with how to mentally support husband—and herself.
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MediaWatch: Don’t Forget the Children
Did you know that 50 percent of mental illnesses begin by age 14? Children need their parents and teachers to be able to recognize the symptoms. Can you? -
Police Perspective: The Man in the Mirror
A dedicated police officer experiences intense psychological pressures of his job and learns that, as a cop, your strength shouldn't only be physical.
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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!