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Mental Illness, Poverty and How the Other Half Lives
I have rebuilt myself time and time again since my early onset of depression. And though my depression wants to destroy me, I overcome it daily.
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A Work in Progress
I still take medication, do not use alcohol and see my therapist and psychiatrist regularly. Every day is new. This is what keeps me going.
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Gaining Courage and Hope from a Cabaret about Mental Illness
A new and original play entitled, "She's Crazy," livens the Cincinnati stage with a tale of living with mental illness. -
My Reason to Live
The stigma behind mental illness runs deep and it destroys lives. I’ve decided to share my story in hopes that it will provide inspiration to others.
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A Mom With Bipolar Disorder
I am 60 years old and was just recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Today I am going to my first NAMI support group. I feel hope.
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Don’t See Me as Bipolar. See Me as Tricia.
It wasn’t until years later that I was able to finally distinguish the fact that I have bipolar disorder, not that I am bipolar disorder. -
“Please Like Me,” A TV Comedy With A Social Action Twist
NAMI held a screening of Please Like Me on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about mental illness. -
Living Well with Schizophrenia
I have been diagnosed for 10 years. It hasn’t been an easy trip. You see, I have both schizophrenia and bipolar.
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Facing a Double Stigma
Melody Moezzi has faced stigma growing up as an Iranian-American and as a woman with bipolar disorder. She's speaking at this year's NAMI National Convention. -
It’s OK2TALK about Mental Illness
On Tuesday, July 23, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) launched their new “OK2TALK” campaign aimed at educating the public and encouraging youth to start a conversation about mental health.