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The Colorado Tragedy: What Families Are Asking
Along with so many other Americans, NAMI members have been saddened by the tragedy in Aurora, Colo. in which 12 people were slain and 58 wounded in a theater at the premiere of a Batman movie. -
A Good Life: Early Treatment and Eggplant Rollatini
I've lived successfully in recovery from schizophrenia for 25 years: all of my adult life. I'm here to say that you can recover and go on to have a good life. -
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. -
At the Intersection of Racism and Stigma
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Join the celebration and spread the word. Mental health recovery is a possibility for people of diverse backgrounds.
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Friday Night at the Movies (for Less Than 40 Cents)
I love movies. It’s an addiction I acquired in the 1970s as a high school student in Bolivia. -
Remembering Britni: One Step at a Time
Thirty-two years old is too young to die. -
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. -
“Oh No, I’ve Just Been Diagnosed With a Mental Illness…”
These were my first thoughts when I was discharged from UCLA and Harris Methodist hospital in 2002 and again in 2007. -
Rally for Patriots: Come to Seattle
Come to Seattle. That’s where NAMI will hold its national convention from June 27-30. -
Never Give Up Hope: Joplin and NAMI Volunteers Everywhere
One year ago this week, tragedy struck Joplin, Mo.