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What You Need to Know About “Smiling Depression”
“Oftentimes, I am the only person in this individual’s immediate circle who is aware of how he or she is feeling on the inside,” said a licensed psychologist. -
Happy Anniversary to the ADA!
It's been 26 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. NAMI is using this occasion to reflect on the ADA's victories and also remember all that we have left to do in order to achieve the law's ultimate vision. -
Stigma-Busting Within the African American Community
As Miss International 2015 and a national ambassador for NAMI, Elise Banks has spent the last year breaking the stigma associated with mental illness. In this blog, she focuses on stigma within the African American community. -
Compartiendo Esperanza: Sharing Hope with Our Latino Community
For Latinos, it can be difficult to talk about mental health. Many have multiple jobs—making physical health a priority, and mental health a luxury. -
Acknowledging the Importance of Minority Mental Health Month
This month allows us to acknowledge and begin to alleviate the inequalities that exist in our national mental health care system. -
Not Just a Childhood Disorder: How ADHD Affects Adults
It’s a common misconception that ADHD is only a childhood condition and does not affect individuals after adolescence. -
NAMI Launches New Public Service Announcement during Mental Health Month
In partnership with the Hope & Grace Initiative, NAMI has launched "StigmaFree," a new public service announcement (PSA) for television featuring actress and mental health advocate Mayim Bialik. The PSA is part of NAMI's stigmafree campaign and was released to coincide with Mental Health Month, which is recognized every May. -
NAMI Launches New Public Service Announcement during Mental Health Month
In partnership with the Hope & Grace Initiative, NAMI has launched "StigmaFree" a new public service announcement (PSA) for television featuring actress and mental health advocate Mayim Bialik. The PSA is part of NAMI's stigmafree campaign and was released to coincide with Mental Health Month, which is recognized every May. -
Mental Health Month: What Can I Do?
How can you get involved with Mental Health Month? Find out here. -
The Key To Awareness: May Is Mental Health Month
How will you spread awareness during Mental Health Month? Try some of these tools and resources to help you in encouraging others to learn more about mental health.