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Why Self-Esteem Is Important for Mental Health
Low self-esteem is not a mental illness, however there are clear links between the way we feel about ourselves and our mental health. -
Scared Mom
My loved one carries on during school hours with a smile, with jokes, attempting to be cool. He comes home and cracks. Due to his depression and anxiety he can only cope for so long.
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SAMHSA–Sponsored Webinar: Ensuring Stakeholder and Family Engagement
Join the National Council for Behavioral Health, National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health and NAMI for a webinar about the importance of including individual and family members in organizational decision making. -
Here Comes the Sun
If I can go through depressive psychosis and graduate high school, then I can handle anything. I always tell myself this.
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Steps to Stomp out Stigma
As the teenage mental illness and suicide rate gradually rises, we must learn to open our mouths and speak.
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Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy While Traveling
Traveling has countless benefits: learning, exploring, trying new things, to name just a few. Here are a few ways to stay mentally healthy while on your trip.
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Sorry I’m Not Fun Anymore
Sorry that it’s hard for me to make plans because recovery is a full-time job. Sorry that I have to choose support groups over dates and therapy appointments over happy hours.
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It Gets Better
I expanded my mindfulness and my ability to speak to others. I started to think of the glass as half full, rather than empty. Here I am, nine months later, stronger than ever.
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Want to Know How to Help a Friend?
NAMI has created this infographic to highlight a few steps you should follow in order to help a friend that is going through problems with their mental health. -
Tell Me About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others. It is possible to live well with schizophrenia.