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What I Wish I’d Known About Medication: Debunking Myths About Antipsychotics
The fear of taking a stigmatized drug impacted my course of treatment and overall health outcome. -
What I Wish I Had Known About Stigma: I Don’t Want to be “Normal”
I cannot —and no longer seek to — control other people’s definitions of normal. -
NAMI Shares “What I Wish I Had Known” Personal Stories for Mental Illness Awareness Week
This year during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), from Oct. 2–8, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is sharing real-life stories from people with mental illness focused on “What I Wish I Had Known.” Storytelling is a compelling way to break through the stigma that makes it so difficult for many to come forward and get help. Experiences sends the message that there is a community of people who care and understand what you’re going through. -
Ageism, Mental Health and Suicide Risk in Older Men
Making changes requires a deeper understanding of the current landscape and the impact of ageism. -
How Law Enforcement Perpetuated My Son’s Trauma During a Mental Health Crisis
There is always more to the story — and if my son had been met with empathy, his healing could have begun sooner. -
Changing The Conversation About Suicide
Open dialogue is only helpful if we can share the truth. We can start by talking about the reality of depression. -
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Health Coverage, Medicaid & Medicare
Letter to House Ways and Means Committee leadership, expressing support for scheduling a markup on key pieces of legislation that will make it easier for people to access critical mental health and substance use disorder services. -
Ten Questions to Ask Your Psychotherapist
Discussion guided by these 10 questions can build trust and facilitate your therapeutic relationship. -
Caring for Those Who Care for Us: Physician Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Physician suicide is a topic historically shrouded in stigma and secrecy. If you’re a physician, it’s time to talk about it. -
I Am Not Alone: Finding Healing with NAMI
I never want anyone to feel the way I did — I want them to have the support I found when I got involved in the NAMI community.