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Stick It to Stigma
Stigma is unfortunately not a problem that we can eradicate overnight. We need to teach people that mental illness is a complicated and unique problem, that every case is different and treatments that work for one person won’t necessarily work for another. There is no panacea for the brain’s problems. -
Viewing ADHD with A More Positive Attitude
While putting a positive spin on mental illnesses can seem like an insurmountable challenge, it is possible. ADHD is more than not being able to focus or sit still—it’s having a power house brain that can be difficult to control. -
NAMI Family-to-Family: Lessons of Forgiveness
Family-to-Family provides family members not only the opportunity to learn more about mental health, but also to help them heal and forgive their family members for the strife that sometimes accompanies mental illness. -
The LGBTQ Community Wears Mental Resiliency with Pride
Every time a member of the LGBTQ community is exposed to gay and lesbian jokes, labeling, stereotyping and verbal and physical violence, their mental resiliency is tested—putting their mental health at risk. -
A Letter to Journalists About Mental Health Stigma
Due to the pressures of today's 24-hour news cycle, media outlets frequently rush to ill-informed conclusions. Often, those conclusions feed harmful mental illness stigma. -
Do You Know the Layers of Self-Advocacy?
Mental illness can damage self-esteem, but when we advocate for ourselves, we are able to repair some of that damage. This Mental Illness Awareness Week, learn how you can be a better self-advocate. -
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. -
NAMI Partners with Beacon Bike Ride
The Beacon Bike Ride is a 2,000 mile ride from Boston to Miami that aims to raise awareness and reduce mental health stigma.