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Read Me. Do Not Be Me.
After having my second child, I had postpartum depression and just about didn’t make it. I write today to say stop the stigma. Mental illness is real.
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A Work in Progress
I still take medication, do not use alcohol and see my therapist and psychiatrist regularly. Every day is new. This is what keeps me going.
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Steven’s Story
I’ve been living with mental illness since I was 19 years old and serving in the U.S. Marines. In May of this year everything came to a head.
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My Reason to Live
The stigma behind mental illness runs deep and it destroys lives. I’ve decided to share my story in hopes that it will provide inspiration to others.
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So Dark & Deep: A Story of Mental Illness
Admitting that you have a problem is probably the hardest thing to do. Telling my best friend that I have anxiety, depression and OCD took me months.
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The Story of Us
I live with dissociative identity disorder, once known as multiple personality disorder. My story is one of redemption, courage and inner strength.
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A Mom With Bipolar Disorder
I am 60 years old and was just recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Today I am going to my first NAMI support group. I feel hope.
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Minority Mental Health Isn’t a Minor Issue
In my time as a NAMI intern, I've learned that culture, race and ethnicity play a much bigger role in mental health than I ever knew. -
In the Grip of Panic
I have ADHD, anxiety, OCD and a tic disorder. But none of them rule my life. Most importantly, I am no longer a prisoner to panic attacks.
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More Money for Research and No Major Cuts To Mental Health Programs In Budget Bills
This week the House and Senate Appropriations Committees passed overall good spending bills for mental health for 2016.