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The Power of Pet Therapy
When we’re facing despair, loneliness, chronic health issues, depression, addictions, or anything beyond our ability to cope, a pet can help ease the pain. The relationship we have with our pets is real and symbiotic—what we give to our pets comes back to us in ways that can’t be measured. -
How Art Can Help Monitor Bipolar Symptoms
Taylor Bourassa assessess art therapy in two contexts to offer support to those living with the syptoms/effects of bipolar disorder most specifically, mania and depression. -
My Journey to Becoming a Mental Health Professional
A young woman shares her journey of going from a NAMI employee to a clinical mental health counseling student at NC State University. -
How You Can Get the Right Mental Health Treatment
We created some tips and reminders to guide you through the process of finding the help you need. -
NAMI and University of Phoenix to Expand Educational Resources for Mental Health Professionals
NAMI and University of Phoenix College of Social Sciences announced a partnership designed to further inform programs and prepare counseling students to meet the needs of those experiencing mental health issues. -
Act Now to Advance First Episode Psychosis Programs
NAMI and NIMH are collaborating on Capitol HIll briefting announcing the official results from a multi-year study on First Episode Psychosis (FEP) programs. -
What Are States Doing to Help Prevent Suicide?
Research tells us that suicide can be prevented if the proper training and education is available to schools and mental health profesionals, help us in supporting bills that include providing this kind of training. -
NAMI Honors Professor Patrick McGorry with Award for Leadership in Early Intervention for Youth
On Nov. 14, NAMI will be presenting Professor Patrick D. McGorry with NAMI’s annual Scientific Research Award at the House of Sweden in Washington D.C. -
Psychiatrists Pose Five Questions About Antipsychotic Medications
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has released a list of five uses of antipsychotic medications that are “…potentially unnecessary." -
Relationships: Where Treatment and Recovery Begins
NAMI talks to Dr. Xavier Amador about his upcoming NAMI National Convention Special Presentation and his world-renowned LEAP Institute.