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A New Start
My diagnosis: chronic adjustment disorder, induced initially by my ex cheating on me and ultimately by the end of my first marriage. Perhaps I should have sought counseling five years ago, although I don’t think I was in the right place then to accept it and move forward.
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To Move Beyond Stigma, We First Need to Understand It
It is our goal, in the mental health community, to eradicate stigma. But first, we must fully understand stigma. This is the goal of Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Dr. Bernice Pescolido, who has been conducting research on stigma for 20 years. -
Webinar: What Are Your Rights in the Workplace? (Sponsored by SAMHSA)
Learn from national experts on how best to request workplace accommodations from your employer. -
Movies in 2015 That Showcased Mental Health
Getting pumped for the Oscars on Sunday? Here are a few movies from 2015 that exemplified what it's like to live with a mental health condition. -
Sharing and Spreading Hope in the African American Community
Mental health awareness in the African American community has been gaining traction nationwide. Hopefully, it will continue to do so as more people share their personal stories, participate in programs such as Sharing Hope and reach out to their community members about mental health. -
Providing Care for the Caregiver
Dawn Brown's son, Matthew, has lived with schizophrenia for the past 25 years. It's a responsibility that she will have for years to come. Her advice to other caregivers: Hang in there. -
New Report Finds Families Struggle Over a Decade to Get Help for Mental Illness
At least 8.4 million Americans are providing care to an adult with an emotional or mental health issue, and nearly three quarters report that caregiving causes high emotional stress, finds a new study from the National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with Mental Health America and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. -
Bipolar Disorder: A Fire that Can Fuel Creativity
Get the inside look at Kay Jamison, expert on bipolar disorder and author of the book Touched With Fire, that was recently adapted into a film starring Katie Homes and Luke Kirby. -
Why Faith Is Important to African American Mental Health
For African American Heritage month, learn about how faith and spirituality plays an important role in this community. -
Mental Health Media Watch: January 2016
Oprah highlights mental health in the latest issue of O magazine, FOX Sports announces partnership with NAMI and what expanded gun control could mean for mental health and more top stories from the month.