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Depression during the Holidays: Helping Family Members
If your family is as far-flung as mine, the holiday season may be one of the few times of the year you’ll see some relatives. -
Halloween Protests: Haunted Asylums and Mental Illness
Unfortunately, “Halloween Horrors” have already arrived. -
Building Awareness: Mental Illness’ Special Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 7-13. -
Are You Registered to Vote for Mental Health?
Today is National Voter Registration Day, meaning there are only a few weeks left for you to register to vote in the 2012 elections. -
Mental Health: The Importance of Voting
Being a person living with mental illness, I know the importance of voting. -
Gun Laws and Mental Health
Last week, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a coalition led by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino unveiled an interactive map to accompany its 2011 report -
Speaking Out: A Cheesy Stigma Story
Who would have ever thought that French cheese would stigmatize people living with mental illness? -
The Colorado Tragedy: Mental Health System Concerns
Last week, I offered reflections on the recent Colorado tragedy in which 12 people died and 58 others were wounded. -
From Psychosis to Functionality with NAMI’s Help
I found NAMI New Jersey (NJ) through a self-help clearing house index. I was looking for a non-profit to volunteer with, as was my way when I was very ill and could not work. -
Gay Pride Month: Coming Out for Mental Health
Editor’s Note: During June, many communities are observing Gay Pride Month. Dates for events vary by city, but wherever you live, now is an appropriate time to consider the mental health challenges facing individuals, particularly youth, who “come out” with their sexual orientation. NAMI is sharing this article that originally appeared in ¡Avanzamos!, NAMI’s Spanish language magazine.