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Techniques to Spot Childhood Depression
Spotting childhood depression can be challenging, but with careful observation, we can identify symptoms and get children the help they need. -
Caring for the Caregiver
"For me, talking to my therapist, going for long runs or taking salsa dance classes initially only seemed like ways to help myself cope with the stress of caregiving. What I later realized was everything I did actually made me stronger and more resilient during my daughter’s darkest days, which in turn helped her get through them, too." -
How Families Can Work Together
Using a collaborative care plan can help families work together to develop treatment goals, responsibilities and action plans to help their loved one with mental illness. Here's what that would look like. -
What I Wish Others Hadn’t Said After My Hospitalization
"Rather than these harmful comments, I want people to ask me how I’m doing, validate my feelings and my struggle, ask if I need help and tell me they’re here if I want to talk about anything." -
Mental Health Conditions Seen in Childhood
While many people believe the myth that "kids can't be diagnosed with a mental health condition," the reality is that one in every six youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health condition each year. -
The Messy Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Why do most people believe the myth that OCD is just about a hyper-organized desk or color-coordinated closet? -
Register Today for a SAMHSA Webinar on Person and Family Centered Care
A SAMHSA sponsored webinar, “Focus on the Family: Using Person and Family Centered Care for Mental Health” will take place Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. EST. -
Study Shows NAMI Homefront Helps Veteran Family Members
NAMI Homefront is an educational program that addresses the unique needs of those closest to military service members and veterans. A new study found that the program improves coping skills and knowledge of mental illness, among other major benefits. -
Why Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders Don’t go to Therapy
In the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community, there are many cultural beliefs that prevent people from getting the help they need. To empower individuals in this community to seek mental health care, we must shatter these misconceptions. -
Mental Health Challenges in Immigrant Communities
"My quintessential hard-working immigrant success story still does not address a very important factor: I live with bipolar disorder. The mental health challenges that immigrants face are the part of this story that need to be addressed."