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Ways to Advance Your Mental Illness Education
Learning coping skills, information about medications, treatment options and new research prepares you to deal with the inevitable challenges of mental illness. For those who have already learned the basics and are ready to take a deeper dive into this complex topic, here are a few suggestions.
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Don’t Get Crushed by Anxiety
It’s important to remember that dating isn’t hopeless—even if you experience a mental health condition that makes it even harder. Here are a few things you can do to reduce your anxiety while dating. -
Situational Symptoms or Serious Depression: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between symptoms that may arise in response to situational stress compared to signs of serious depression? How do you know if what you feel is normal and will pass, or needs further attention? -
Avoiding Emotional Damage During a Political Storm
During this period of change and uncertainty, it's important to maintain your well-being. Learn how to strike a balance between being attached to the politics of our time and being detached from the political storm. -
Taking Another Look a Too-Often-Forgotten Treatment for Schizophrenia
We don’t endorse specific treatments at NAMI, but in my role as medical director, I always like to remind people about clozapine. The consensus in the medical community is that, generally speaking, it is an underutilized treatment.
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Understanding Psychotic Breaks
Psychosis is a complex mental health symptom that over 100,000 young people experience each year. Understand what causes psychosis, how to identify symptoms and how to support someone who may be experiencing it. -
Mental Health is a Balancing Act
While it may seem overrated or impossible, maintaining balance throughout our lives is a cornerstone of overall well-being. But what does "maintaining balance" actually look like? -
Finding Beauty in the Creative Side of Bipolar Disorder
The idea that bipolar disorder may fuel creativity is fascinating to consider. But regardless of the science or controversy behind this suggestion, being able to see the positive in one’s diagnosis is a gift. -
99 Faces Who Care About Mental Health Awareness
99 Faces consists of photographs of individuals who are affected by mental illness. Through the project, viewers can witness the possibility, the potential, and more important, the proof of recovery. -
Mindful: Exploring Mental Health Through Art
There’s something very powerful about art. It allows the viewer to experience life from different perspectives. With mental health becoming more commonplace in everyday conversation, it’s no surprise that we can experience it within the creative and performing arts community.