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Discrimination and Racism in the History of Mental Health Care
We need to teach this history to mental health professionals so they understand what shaped the approach to mental health for people of color. -
Q&A with NIMH Director Dr. Josh Gordon
NAMI asks NIMH director, Dr. Josh Gordon, about the future of mental illness research. -
NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: Impact of Racism and Trauma on Black Mental Health
Learn from Dr. Christine Crawford as she discusses how the trauma that Black people have faced in this country has not only had adverse effects on their physical health but also their mental health. -
NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: How You Can Help LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
Hear from Sam Brinton, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at The Trevor Project about the ways, both big and small, that each and every one of us can save the lives of LGBTQ young people. -
What Is The Role Of Activity For Mental Health?
Beyond the benefits of activity in general on mental health, physical, social, nature, cognitive, art/hobby and music activity each have their own unique impact on both treating mental illness and promoting mental health in the general population. -
Disgust: A Natural Emotional Response to Abuse
Disgust is often a message from our brain telling us that someone is or was toxic to our mental health. Identifying and processing disgust, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred, can be a turning point toward recovery. -
NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: With CHOICES and Support, You Can Quit Smoking
Learn more with NAMI and Dr. Jill Williams about the impact of smoking on people with mental health conditions and how it's possible to quit. -
NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: A Look Inside Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Hear from world-renowned Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) expert Dr. Kathryn Korslund as she describes what a person can expect from DBT. -
Self-Help Techniques for Coping with Mental Illness
Some common self-help suggestions people receive are to exercise, meditate and be more present, which are helpful and work for many people. However, other proven methods aren’t mentioned as often. -
An Ode to Schizophrenia
"My mind split, but it seemed to repair itself enough to get by. I learned one thing that proved to be true in the real world: When you struggle with an invisible disease, many won’t believe you."