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Communicating is More than Finding the Right Words
Giving or receiving support requires effective communication. How you listen and respond can change the tone and outcome of a conversation. -
Helping Others to Feel Heard Matters
"As a NAMI HelpLine volunteer, at the very least I need to listen and be kind; to let callers know I’m not going anywhere, and I’m going to do my very best to figure things out with them." -
The NAMI Man of New Orleans
"Working in peer support helped me feel empowered. Not only could sharing my lived experience be a career, but I could also genuinely help people." -
The Life Vest of Support
"Talking to mental health professionals and receiving various treatments can be an important piece to one’s recovery journey, but there is a special power in talking to others who have been in and through similar situations."
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How to Reduce Screen Time in the Digital Age
Since the rise of the smartphone, indicators of mental health such as happiness, self-esteem and life satisfaction have decreased while serious mental health issues like anxiety, depression, loneliness and suicide have increased significantly. Here are some tips to reduce screen time.
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Peer Support: Helping Others, Healing Yourself
Peer support groups not only offer a judgement-free space to connect, they also provide the opportunity to help other participants going through similar struggles.
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Spreading Hope Through Peer Support
Being able to connect with a person who has been through a similar experience can help someone achieve their recovery goals. Learn more about this important piece of first episode psychosis programs from the perspective of someone whose been on both sides of peer support. -
How Being an Iranian Immigrant Affected My Mental Health
"As I reflect on my mental health journey, I feel confident in saying that I don’t blame the West, my culture or my family for my challenges. There are so many contributing factors to mental health conditions, just as human beings are made up of more than one characteristic."