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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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I Now Have Hope
By taking my medication and using coping skills, I have learned to face my fears. Today I have more hope, a better diagnosis and a promising future.
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Stopping Schizophrenia in Its Tracks
When the right supports and services are available, tragedies can be prevented. -
Trying to Test for Psychosis Risk
Most people think of the onset of psychosis as sudden, but there are often warning signs that precede an episode. Knowing what to look for provides the best opportunity for early intervention. -
Eric’s Story
I am a single dad who just happens to have a chronic mental illness. After years of struggling, I found a wonderful doctor that actually took his time going through my symptoms in detail. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder/anxiety and major depression.
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Yashi’s Story
I was living drug free in a loving family environment. But I was also living with deep internal pain and severe depression…
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Battling from the Inside: The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle
Pepper does not have a mental illness but finds himself suddenly placed in a psychiatric ward. He soon joins forces with three other residents to fight monsters outside and within. -
Bradley Cooper Speaks Out in National Dialogue on Mental Illness
Academy Award nominated actor of Silver Linings Playbook Bradley Cooper was in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 1 with Patrick Kennedy, NAMI and others to discuss the state of mental health in America. -
Friday Night at the Movies (for Less Than 40 Cents)
I love movies. It’s an addiction I acquired in the 1970s as a high school student in Bolivia.