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How My Depression Made Me A Better State Representative
"To my pleasant surprise, telling my story was an amazing benefit for my career. It became an issue that my constituents knew I could speak about with the credibility of someone with lived experience." -
Realizing the Impact of Mental Illness on My Family
"I was naïve to think that mental illness had nothing to do with me. Even as I trained to help others understand and cope with mental illness, my own stigma against the label was deeply ingrained." -
Why I Don’t Say My Son ‘Committed’ Suicide
Often, the terminology we use to describe suicide is offensive to those who have lost loved ones. Here is one mother's account of why we shouldn't use the phrase "commited suicide." -
Suicide is Not the Answer
Even if you feel like your future is hopeless, no one can predict the future, and things can improve. If you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, here’s what you should do. -
Suicide in the News: How Should We React?
As suicide has become a public health issue, it has implications for all of us. We should change the way we think and speak about suicide to make it easier to connect with those who need help. -
We Want You Here
"You may feel like you can’t bear the pain any longer, you may feel like you don’t have it in you to reach out for help, but you are stronger than you know, and we believe in you." -
Addressing Male Suicide
Men account for the majority of suicides. It's important that we recognize risk factors and start conversations in order to end the rise of male suicide. -
Reflections on Medicine, Shame and Stigma
NAMI's medical director shares his experience with stigma around suicide in his personal life and in the psychiatric community. -
Voices of Lived Experience Can Save Lives
The mental health community knows that stories of lived experience are the most effective tool we have to end discrimination, but evidence shows they are also the best way to encourage others to seek help and prevent suicide. -
The Ripple Effect of Suicide
An entire community can be changed by a suicide. This is why it's essential that support is available for everyone impacted in the wake of a suicide loss, and that we continue to work towards prevention.