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Linea’s Story
How do I live a life of fulfillment? How will I accomplish all the things that I planned to do? Are the dreams I once had now gone now that I’ve been diagnosed with a lifelong illness? These are the questions I would ask myself daily when I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 19.
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The Latino Paradox: Mental Health Appears to Not Be an Exception
Years ago, in a college class, I learned that socioeconomic status was commonly used as a predictor of health outcomes in most countries. -
Bringing Mental Illness Awareness to the NFL
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall will be wearing green shoes tonight to bring mental illness awareness to a national stage. -
Saving Lives, Changing Communities
Following the shooting of a man living with mental illness in 1988, NAMI Memphis leaders' efforts with the Memphis police led to the nation’s first crisis -
Latinos: Has Mental Illness Knocked at Your Door?
NAMI commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month by observing taking action against the effects immigration has on Latino communities. -
The Power of Personal Stories
NAMI has been honored with a Platinum Award nomination from PRNews for its outreach and storytelling campaign. -
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression: It Happened to Me
When I had my baby boy six months ago I had no idea I was about to experience the most terrifying time in my life. It was a mental health crisis. -
Latinos, Mental Health Care and the American Dream
Last month I celebrated my 16th anniversary of moving to the United States. I have now lived almost half of my life here.