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Life After Survival: Why Cancer Survivors Need Mental Health Care
Cancer survivors are more than twice as likely to have mental health problems compared to adults without cancer. September 26th is Mesothelioma Awareness Day, a time to show this population that their mental health matters and help is available. -
Graham–Cassidy Bill is Dangerous For Mental Health
The Graham-Cassidy health reform bill is up for a vote, and it could take away your mental health care. Contact your Senators now. -
Disparities Within Minority Mental Health Care
The mental health system is flawed. We all know that and many of us have experienced it personally. But all mental health advocates should band together in improving the status quo for those who are the least likely to both seek and receive treatment. Those who are most vulnerable to the systemic disparities of getting help. Those who only get the spotlight for one month out of the year. -
NAMI Statement on the Revised Better Care Reconciliation Act
NAMI is deeply disappointed that the revised Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), released today retains provisions that impose significant barriers to treatment and services for people with mental illness. -
Challenging Multicultural Disparities in Mental Health
Many people are unable to attain their highest level of mental wellness for several reasons, and the culture of mental health is just one barrier. Understanding why cultural disparities exist and persist in the mental health field is difficult because the issue is complex. The following is some of what we do know on the topic. -
Expanding Access to Mental Health Care
More than 55 percent of U.S. counties are currently without any psychiatrists at all. Even in areas that do have mental health professionals, there are simply not enough providers to go around. Telepsychiatry offers an alternative. -
NAMI Hill Day: A Success
On June 29, 1,000 NAMI advocates went to Capitol Hill to speak up on issues important to people with mental illness and their families. They met in-person with over 20 U.S. Senators and over 70 Congressmembers and staffers. -
The Stigma Associated with Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the field’s most misunderstood, misdiagnosed and stigmatized conditions. Studies show that even some mental health professionals have stigmatizing views about BPD. Learn more here. -
Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder: What’s the Difference?
In a snapshot, the sometimes-confused conditions of Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder can look similar. But it’s really the movie of the symptom presentation over time that can help make the diagnosis distinct. -
The Stigma in Our Health Care System
During Mental Health Month, there’s always a lot of talk about breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. Well, it seems like we’ve still got a long way to go.