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We Are the 1 in 5
What is anxiety? It seems like I’ve been asked this question a million times. How do you explain something that you don’t fully understand yourself?
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When A Superhero Needs Their Sidekick: Coming to Terms with Getting Help
My advice is to not let your pride or the fear of mental stigma stop you from getting help. Even the strongest people need help getting up sometimes.
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No Stigma
I still struggle with my anxiety, but it gets better. It’s hard to see when you’re in such a dark place, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Eric’s Story
I am a single dad who just happens to have a chronic mental illness. After years of struggling, I found a wonderful doctor that actually took his time going through my symptoms in detail. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder/anxiety and major depression.
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Latinos: Has Mental Illness Knocked at Your Door?
NAMI commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month by observing taking action against the effects immigration has on Latino communities. -
Healthy Emotion Regulation Can Reduce Anxiety, Study Finds
A new study shows that those who approach situations with a more positive outlook experience less anxiety. -
Sibling Bullying Linked to Poor Mental Health
Fighting amongst siblings is usually viewed as harmless child's play. But a new study from the University of New Hampshire posits that sibling rivalries may be more harmful than once assumed.
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Postpartum Depression Affects 1 in 7 Mothers; Bipolar Rate Strikingly High, Study Finds
The largest study to date on postpartum depression has revealed some startling statistics. -
The Depression Boom: As US Population Ages, Mental Illness Rises
NAMI recently spoke with Dr. Dilip Jeste, a keynote speaker at the 2013 NAMI National Convention and an expert on mental illness in older populations. -
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression: It Happened to Me
When I had my baby boy six months ago I had no idea I was about to experience the most terrifying time in my life. It was a mental health crisis.