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Talking Back to Scary Thoughts
"I am not suggesting that managing anxiety is that simple. My mental health will always be a work in progress, but I have found a tool that works for me." -
5 Ways You Can Support Veterans’ Mental Health
Due to the challenging lifestyle inherent to military life, veterans often experience mental health challenges such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury or depression. Here are a few ways you can help give back to them for their service. -
The Difference Between a Disorder and a Feeling
It’s easy to assume that because we all experience anxiety, we have an idea of what living with an anxiety condition might feel like. But that’s simply not the case. -
How Labels Impacted My Mental Health
"Trauma from my past and present combined with the heavy weight I bore from the labels I carried were like gasoline, and all it took was a spark to set my life ablaze." -
NAMI Releases NFL Star Chris Hubbard “Strength Over Silence” Video
NAMI today released the latest installment in the “Strength Over Silence” docuseries highlighting the personal story of Chris Hubbard, offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns. Hubbard’s video was created to raise awareness about mental health conditions, help eliminate stigma and encourage people to seek help. -
My Journey with Schizophrenia
"Because of the love, support and compassion of my family, my treatment team and the people at my church, I am able to say I have come a long way." -
Finding My Purpose After Psychosis
"Mental illness doesn’t have to be the one definition of who we are. Though mental illness is a devastating diagnosis, I firmly believe we can overcome our limitations to live a life of satisfaction." -
Living Extraordinary Alones
"Ten years and nine hospitalizations later, I found that there is not just one kind of “alone.” There are scary alones, lonely alones, secret alones, alones in solace and alones that are empowering. As people with mental illness, we often travel through these different alones." -
You Can Be Strong and Still Seek Help
"Even when you sign the contract of a lifetime, your anxiety doesn’t just fade away. You are still playing a high intensity game that wears on you every day, beating you down physically and emotionally. But there’s always a way to get help." -
Making a Major Life Change for Your Mental Health
Need to switch jobs, move locations, get out of a relationship in order to improve your mental health? Here are Becka's tips for making a major life change to prioritize your well-being.