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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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Love’s All That Makes Sense
As the end of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month draws near, NAMI wants to share some passages from a special book, Loves’ All That Makes Sense: A Mother Daughter Memoir, by Sakeenah and Anika Francis. -
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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Recovering from Schizophrenia
I write to educate people about mental illness and to serve as an advocate for others. One must persevere and never give up. Success is possible.
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I Now Have Hope
By taking my medication and using coping skills, I have learned to face my fears. Today I have more hope, a better diagnosis and a promising future.
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John Nash and NAMI Mercer, a Personal Connection
Find out how John Nash, Nobel Prize winner, mathematician and the inspiration for the film A Beautiful Mind, and his wife Alicia championed the mental health community in New Jersey with NAMI Mercer. -
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.