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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. -
Acknowledging the Importance of Minority Mental Health Month
This month allows us to acknowledge and begin to alleviate the inequalities that exist in our national mental health care system. -
Why Self-Esteem Is Important for Mental Health
Low self-esteem is not a mental illness, however there are clear links between the way we feel about ourselves and our mental health. -
Tips for Adult Smokers with Mental Illness
Smokers with mental illness face many challenges when attempting to quit. Learn about those challenges—and how to overcome them—here. -
Comedian Believes that Mental Health is No Laughing Matter
Mental health awareness can be spread through many mediums. See how actor Ted Swartz opens up a dialogue about mental illness through his play, Laughter is a Sacred Space.