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Suicide Rate Correlations You May Not Have Known About
90% of children and adolescents who die by suicide live with a mental health condition. But have you ever thought about other possible factors that could lead to suicide? -
Why Mental Illness Stigma is Lethal
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people 25-34 years of age. It is the third leading cause of death for people 15-24 years old. That is far too significant a number for parents to ignore. -
What You Need to Know About “Smiling Depression”
“Oftentimes, I am the only person in this individual’s immediate circle who is aware of how he or she is feeling on the inside,” said a licensed psychologist. -
Giving Your Mental Health the Old College Try
Did you know 75% of all mental health conditions develop by age 24? Starting a conversation about your mental health with your family is a critical part of preparing for college. And we can help. -
Need Help With Back-to-School? Ask the NAMI HelpLine
Whenever you have questions or need resources, the NAMI HelpLine is here to provide answers and do whatever they can to help you.
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Starting College? Don’t Let Distress Affect Your Success
Unpleasant sensations are actually the result of distress, not stress. And yes, there is a distinction between the two. -
Happy Anniversary to the ADA!
It's been 26 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. NAMI is using this occasion to reflect on the ADA's victories and also remember all that we have left to do in order to achieve the law's ultimate vision. -
Enhancing Wellbeing in the Face of Traumatic Media Exposure
The endless cycle of tragic news stories impacts us all and could even be considered traumatic. Here are suggestions on how to cope, now that we face violence and hatred on such a consistent basis. -
Stigma-Busting Within the African American Community
As Miss International 2015 and a national ambassador for NAMI, Elise Banks has spent the last year breaking the stigma associated with mental illness. In this blog, she focuses on stigma within the African American community. -
Compartiendo Esperanza: Sharing Hope with Our Latino Community
For Latinos, it can be difficult to talk about mental health. Many have multiple jobs—making physical health a priority, and mental health a luxury.