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How to Keep People Engaged in Mental Health Treatment
The issue is not only the ability to access care but also the ability to obtain effective care—which means culturally competent care. Here's what that looks like. -
Register for a SAMHSA sponsored webinar called “Preparing for a Crisis: Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families.”
A SAMHSA sponsored webinar, “Preparing for a Crisis: Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families” will take place Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
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Experiencing a Psychotic Break Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken
Too often, people experiencing psychosis are told that their life will never be the same. This narrative is not only exaggerated, but it’s also inaccurate.
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Responding to Bipolar Psychotic Symptoms
As you learn how to manage your own illness, you might start noticing your symptoms. It can be scary to realize that you are headed for a psychotic episode, but it is possible to do things that lessen the severity of, or even avert, psychosis. -
Postpartum Psychosis: Something I Didn’t Learn About in Birthing Class
"How does a 30-year-old mom of two, with no previous history of mental illness get admitted to the psych ward? I’ll tell you how: with the very unexpected onset of postpartum psychosis." -
NAMI Acting CEO Talks About the State of Mental Health on C–SPAN
Angela Kimball, NAMI's Acting CEO, was on C-SPAN Washington Journal for a 30-minute segment about the state of mental health in America.
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Are the Kids Really Learning About Mental Health?
Now more than ever, children are learning about mental health in school. However, mental health issues among young people is still on the rise. We need to ensure that our children are not just learning how to seek help, but are actually acting on it. -
Register Today for a SAMHSA Webinar on Mental Health Crisis Settings
A SAMHSA sponsored webinar, “Psychiatric Advance Directives: Supporting Voice and Choice in Mental Health Crisis Settings” will take place Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
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Therapy Concepts Everyone Needs to Know
Learning a few therapy concepts from Counseling 101 can empower you to reflect and make tangible changes to improve your mental health. Here are a few to get started. -
Shared Decision-making: Getting a Say in Your Care
Shared decision-making is when a person and their mental health care provider collaborate to create a treatment plan. Learn the benefits of this type of treatment.