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In Sickness & In Health: Facing Mental Illness & Addiction Together
In Sickness & In Health: Facing Mental Illness & Addiction Together This is a story of how one couple defied the odds and worked through mental illness and addiction together, and how NAMI supported them on that road to recovery every step of the way. When Denise experienced a mental health crisis and began self-medicating […] -
NAMI HelpLine: My Path to Purpose in Mental Health Support
NAMI HelpLine: My Path to Purpose in Mental Health Support Real mental health experiences power the NAMI HelpLine. It all starts with a hello. Gillian Eubanks grew up with mental health challenges and was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder. Her experiences empowered her to want to help others, and she […] -
What Every Guy Should Know About Bipolar I Disorder
In fact, biologically men are less likely than women to be diagnosed with any mental illness, including bipolar disorder, says Ken Duckworth, M.D., NAMI CMO, and author of You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health. He believes that this has less to do with bipolar disorder and more to do with […] -
Hope Starts With Us: Help During the Holidays – NAMI HelpLine 101
You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast. We hope this podcast encourages you, inspires you, helps you and brings you further into the collective to know: you are not alone. Episodes will air every other Wednesday and will be available on most major directories and apps. Episode Audio: Featured […]
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Mental health funding is fast becoming “the bipartisan issue of our time”
It’s widely acknowledged that there’s a desperate need for improved and expanded mental health services across the country—so much so that this is one of the few issues that appears to be gaining traction in both red and blue states. Significant investments have been made in recent months in bright red Montana and Texas and […] -
Letter to CMCS on Medicaid
Letter to CMCS, requesting the release of additional data on Medicaid unwinding. -
On the Job With Bipolar I Disorder
Living and working with bipolar is an “art, not a science,” says Ken Duckworth, M.D., NAMI CMO. That means, it takes time and creativity to figure out the right combination of medical interventions, including medications and regular therapy sessions, that will help you to live and work successfully with this disorder. Regardless of your current […] -
From Gang Member to Mental Health Advocate
I grew up in an inner-city community in San Diego, California, called “Southeast.” This area has always been known for crime, drugs and — most notably — gangs. Despite my family’s well-intentioned efforts to keep me away from gangs, the gang culture still pulled me in.
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Letter To Congressional Committee Leadership On Child And Adolescent Mental Health
Letter urging the Senate HELP Committee to include S. 3364, Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes Against Fatalities Act (Kid PROOF), as part of the reauthorization of SUPPORT. -
NAMI Book Promotions: This Holiday Season, Help Someone Know They Are Not Alone
Every time you purchase a copy of NAMI’s book this month, you can also gift one to a person or organization of your choice for free.