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Shutting Down Five Misconceptions About Depression
Depression is not a phase, it's not just a bad day, it's not something that can be easily fixed by eating clean or yoga. Depression is a mental illness. -
An Ode to Schizophrenia
"My mind split, but it seemed to repair itself enough to get by. I learned one thing that proved to be true in the real world: When you struggle with an invisible disease, many won’t believe you."
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Raising Children with Mental Illness
"We must accept and believe our loved ones to start getting them help. If we don’t, we run the risk of being the reason they don’t get help."
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NAMI Applauds Passage of Opioid Bill, but Calls for More Action
NAMI is encouraged that Congress passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, a bipartisan bill to address the nation’s opioid crisis. -
New Health Plans Discriminate Against Mental Illness
Mental health parity is once again under attack. The federal government has made rule changes to health insurance plans that allow open discrimination against people with mental health conditions. -
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. -
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. -
It Begins, Life Without My Son
"I think of my son every minute of every day. I write to honor him. I also write so perhaps those in the same situation as me know they are not alone, and there is a voice for them." -
Peer Support Saved My Life
We all have or will struggle at some point in life, and we all can find strength in the support of others with lived experience.