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Living With Schizophrenia
I was very young when I experienced my first break from reality. I remember hearing voices and seeing shadows everywhere I went… As a child, I was confused and scared of the hallucinations I was experiencing.
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“13 Reasons Why” Hurts Vulnerable Teens
While the show has started many conversations about suicide, whether those conversations are harmful or helpful is debatable. What is helpful, however, are all the resources that have become more visible in response to the show. -
From One Parent to Another: How to Help Your Child
After her daughter died by suicide, the author of this blog learned everything she could about mental health. She's sharing her newfound knowledge with fellow parents, with the hope that even one of her suggestions might prevent another lost battle. -
Silence Isn’t Always Golden
This Thanksgiving season, we at NAMI are thankful for those unexpected interruptions—the moments of impulse that drive youth and young adults to speak up, especially when it comes to mental health issues. -
How We Can Responsibly Talk to Children About Suicide
For the roughly 40,000 suicides that occur annually, there are thousands of child survivors who live with the emotional consequences. Read a child survivor's tips on how to talk to children about suicide.
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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. -
Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy While Traveling
Traveling has countless benefits: learning, exploring, trying new things, to name just a few. Here are a few ways to stay mentally healthy while on your trip.
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Giving HUGS That Last Longer Than a Moment
One of the winners of last year's Connect4MentalHealth Innovation Awards, NAMI Collier County, shares the success they've had with their HUGS program. -
As School Doors Swing Open, NAMI Stands Ready to Help
The unthinkable Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy woke the nation up to the fact that more must be done to address mental health in communities across the country. -
Sibling Bullying Linked to Poor Mental Health
Fighting amongst siblings is usually viewed as harmless child's play. But a new study from the University of New Hampshire posits that sibling rivalries may be more harmful than once assumed.