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You and Me
Together we will be fighting for life, for equality, for understanding, and most importantly, for empathy for all who struggle to live with mental illness.
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Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
For years I didn’t know that what I was suffering from had a name. I just thought it was a “bad habit” like the way my OCD hand washing was just “good hygiene skills.”
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My Daily Struggle
This is a typical day in my life. I struggle with GAD, panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD and seasonal depression.
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Learning to Love Myself—and My Bipolar Disorder
I had heard of bipolar disorder, but I had stigmatized and stereotypical ideas about what people with bipolar disorder were like.
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Clay Hunt Act Serves to Prevent Veteran Suicide
One year after it was passed, the Clay Hunt Act is already making a difference for veterans. -
What’s New on the NAMI Bookshelf?
Here are some books to check out if you are looking for new interesting and enlightening books about mental health. -
Practicing What I Preach: #IAmStigmaFree
The professor asked the class if anyone had experience in a talk therapy setting. I needed to show that there was no reason to be ashamed. I raised my hand.
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Learning to Survive When It’s Your Job to Witness Tragedies
Former highway patrol officer, Andy O' Hara, opens up about PTSD and his efforts to prevent law enforcement suicide. -
NAMI Homefront: Helping Families and Supporting Service Members
Having a family member serve in the military can be difficult, but there are certain programs of support to help you through those challenges. One of those programs is NAMI Homefront, which is a peer-education program developed specifically for families of military service members and veterans who have experienced a mental health condition. -
OMG, I’m So OCD
Ponder the question of why we use mental illnesses, such as OCD, as terminology for certain qualities like being organized.