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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. -
NAMI Calls for Independent Investigation of Shocking Treatment of Jailed Rape Victim with Bipolar Disorder
NAMI and NAMI Greater Houston have issued a letter to The Honorable Devon Anderson, Harris County District Attorney in Texas, calling for an immediate and thorough independent investigation of the egregious treatment of “Jane Doe,” a woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who was the victim of an aggravated rape. -
Top 10 Fitness Motivation Tips
These tips have helped Christina maintain recovery for over 28 years. Check them out!
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Riding the Shark: Surviving Crisis/Catastrophe
A respected doctor with Dissociative Identity Disorder was sent to jail for a crime he wasn’t aware he committed. At the expense of losing his physical freedom, however, he regained mental freedom.
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Police Perspective: Overcoming PTSD
A police officer struggles with the aftermath of a traumatic on-the-job experience that almost cost him his life.
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Tech Café Teaches People to Use Technology to Better Their Mental Health
The NAMI San Diego Tech Café increases mental health literacy and symptom management through the use of technology. Learn how they do it!
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Police Perspective: The impact of trauma on law enforcement spouses
The spouse of a police officer who responded to the Sandy Hook school shooting struggles with how to mentally support husband—and herself.
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Police Perspective: The Man in the Mirror
A dedicated police officer experiences intense psychological pressures of his job and learns that, as a cop, your strength shouldn't only be physical.
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Mass Tragedies, Police and Mental Health: NAMI Releases Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders; “Preparing for the Unimaginable”
NAMI today released a guide for police leaders, Preparing for the Unimaginable, to help police departments prepare for mass casualty events and support emotional resiliency for first-responders and their communities. -
The Surprising Casualty of Violent Tragedies: Police Officer Mental Health
In a partnership with the chief of police of Newtown, Conn., Michael Kehoe, NAMI has been working on officer mental health in the aftermath of tragic events and has recently released a report that serves as a guide to this complex issue.