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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. -
MediaWatch: Don’t Forget the Children
Did you know that 50 percent of mental illnesses begin by age 14? Children need their parents and teachers to be able to recognize the symptoms. Can you? -
Showing What It Means to Have Bipolar Disorder
Accurate portrayals of bipolar disorder in pop culture are critical for awareness and acceptance. Here are two books that get it right. -
Diversity in Motion: Raising Awareness through Dance
NAMI Wisconsin discovered that mental health advocacy is a beat we can all dance to. Their annual flash mob dance during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month attracts new faces to the NAMI family and communicates the cross-cultural message that talking about mental illness isn’t scary. Check out their tips on staging your own flash mob! -
Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy While Traveling
Traveling has countless benefits: learning, exploring, trying new things, to name just a few. Here are a few ways to stay mentally healthy while on your trip.
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Tell Us What You Would Like to See In a Presentation on Mental Health
Take this survey in order to help NAMI create an informative and educational mental health presentation for people in the workpalce. -
Wearing Red and Green
An HIV-positive advocate reminds us about the need for mental health services. -
Why NAMI Needs to Offer Its Education Programs in Spanish
Learn more about the benefit of NAMI programs offered in Spanish and how it can help communities learn about mental health and to access to get help. -
After Decades of Life-changing Results, Clubhouses Get the Spotlight They Deserve
Learn about what Fountain House and other Clubhouses have been working on in order to help people who live with mental illness.