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The Expert is In: Caregiving | Part One
The Expert is In: Caregiving | Part One Expertise on mental health conditions can come from all angles and experiences. You don’t need to have a PHD for your experiences to give you expertise around a condition. Many of us have lived-in experiences or have been caretakers and supporters, and each of these experiences have […] -
Young Adults with Mood Disorders Often Not Receiving Mental Health Care, Survey Finds
We commissioned this important survey during the pandemic to get a clearer understanding of how different communities are faring. Younger adults (18–34) experience greater concerns about the judgment and stigma they may experience from seeking out treatment. When they do seek out treatment, they have greater difficulty in accessing affordable, professional care. -
Overcoming Cultural Barriers on the Road to Recovery
I advocate for myself and others while trying to make broader changes in my community. -
NAMI Announces Launch of Updated NAMI Hearts+Minds Program
NAMI is pleased to announce the launch of the first phase of the updated NAMI Hearts+Minds, a program that educates and empowers individuals to better manage their health, mentally and physically. -
Overcoming Inadequate Crisis Response: Why 988 is an Opportunity
There are real vehicles for change to provide the compassionate response that people with mental illness deserve. -
6 Common Types of Therapy — And How to Know Which Is Right for You
We could all use someone to talk to right now. “It can be really tough to go online and start googling mental health treatment and support because you’ll get a whole slew of responses,” says Christine M. Crawford, M.D., MPH, NAMI associate medical director. “And if you’re already feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and depression or […] -
7 Ways to Find an Actually Affordable Therapist
Therapy can be incredible. Trying to find a therapist you connect with and can afford? Not so much. If you’d like to bypass a difficult-to-navigate insurance website, call your insurance company and ask insurance to send you a list of in-network therapists in your area. “Tell them exactly what you need,” says Ken Duckworth, M.D., […] -
What Is Psychosis? An Expert Explains
Q&A style article: Psycom spoke with Christine Crawford, M.D., NAMI associate medical director and an adult and child psychiatrist based in Boston. Dr. Crawford shares her expertise and valuable advice on how to interact with a loved one before, during, and after a psychotic episode. The article has a Resources for Psychosis section that includes: […] -
Communities of Color Face Greater Challenges Finding Effective Therapy, National Survey Finds
The survey sought to better understand the impact of mood disorders, which include common mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and other kinds of depression. While racial disparities exist across all communities, our survey found that Hispanic and Asian American individuals are facing more significant struggles, including a lack of cultural competency among health care professionals.