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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.
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An Answer for Our Toughest Battle of the Day
Getting up each day is just something people do. Even if reluctantly, most people can muster the strength to slip out from under the sheets, put their feet on the floor and stand up. For those of us living with mental illness, getting out of bed is not so simple. -
Selective Mutism: Frozen in Silence
As a child, the author of this blog would hide behind her parents’ legs when someone tried to talk to her. Everyone thought she was just shy. But selective mutism isn’t shyness. -
How Helping Others Can Help You
A recent study found that giving help had greater benefits than receiving help. Some of us might not need a study to prove that—we've experienced it.
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From One Parent to Another: How to Help Your Child
After her daughter died by suicide, the author of this blog learned everything she could about mental health. She's sharing her newfound knowledge with fellow parents, with the hope that even one of her suggestions might prevent another lost battle. -
Love Our Vets: Restoring Hope for Families of Veterans with PTSD
It takes an exceptional person to love a warrior, especially one whose battle doesn’t end when they come home. Based on research and experiences with her husband, the author of this blog has compiled a list of what to do and not do when communicating with a loved one battling PTSD.
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Community Support Builds Better Lives
Connect 4 Mental Health encourages collaboration among the mental health community and other community-based organizations to implement quality programs and services. Each year, they give out Community Innovation Awards celebrating the achievements of four programs. Here are this year’s awardees. -
Holiday Shopping that Supports NAMI
There are endless ways to support NAMI and the mental health community—even by completing your holiday shopping! Here are some ideas for you to consider.
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Building a Movement for Better Early Psychosis Care
The toll of psychosis is often immeasurable. Read about one family's experience and their hope for the future. -
Connect 4 Mental Health™ Announces 2016 Community Innovation Award Recipients
For the third year, the Community Innovation Awards program honors four local organizations for innovative approaches to improving mental health.