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Teletherapy is helping Americans get through the pandemic. What happens afterward?
Like many others experiencing heightened struggles with mental health amid a turbulent year, Liu found the support she needed through teletherapy. The alternative to traditional in-person sessions has emerged as a critical resource during the pandemic, experts say, helping to reduce barriers to mental health treatment that previously may have deterred people from getting help. […] -
The Harsh Light of Motherhood
"Motherhood, at its core, can be simply terrifying and exhausting. This is especially true for those with mental illness that stems from adverse childhood experiences." -
Mental Health–Related Emergency Department Visits Among Children Aged <18 Years During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, January 1–October 17, 2020
Beginning in April 2020, the proportion of children’s mental health–related ED visits among all pediatric ED visits increased and remained elevated through October. Compared with 2019, the proportion of mental health–related visits for children aged 5–11 and 12–17 years increased approximately 24% and 31%, respectively. -
Teens in Covid Isolation: ‘I Felt Like I Was Suffocating’
The social isolation of the pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of many Americans. But the impact has been especially severe on teenagers, who rely on their friends to navigate the maze and pressures of high school life. A recent study of 3,300 high school students found that nearly one-third reported feeling […] -
NAMI Releases Issue Brief on the ACA and Mental Health
If the Supreme Court rules that the ACA is unconstitutional, it would impact millions of people with mental health conditions. -
NAMI Announces Sherman Gillums, Jr. as Chief Strategy and Operations Officer
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is excited to welcome Sherman Gillums, Jr. to the organization in the newly created position of Chief Strategy and Operations Officer. -
NAMI Announces Sherman Gillums, Jr. as Chief Strategy and Operations Officer
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is excited to welcome Sherman Gillums, Jr. to the organization in the newly created position of Chief Strategy and Operations Officer. -
My Emotions During My Husband’s Bipolar Episodes
"I want to pull him out from the depths of the depression, but I know it doesn’t work that way." -
COVID-19 Infection Associated with Increased Incidence of Psychiatric Symptoms
As we learn more about COVID-19, it is becoming clear that its effects extend beyond physical health. Based on analysis of nearly 70 million electronic health records, researchers found that COVID-19 patients have an increased risk of developing psychiatric symptoms in the 14 to 90 days following diagnosis, compared to people who have experienced other health issues like the flu or a broken bone. Over 18% of COVID-19 patients received a psychiatric diagnosis within 90 days; 5.8% of which were first-time diagnoses. Past-year psychiatric illness was also associated with increased risk of COVID-19 infection, suggesting a complex relationship between the disease and mental health. To learn more, see the study in The Lancet. -
The Benefits of Having Positive Social Interactions
"Reach out and you may well find others reaching out to you."