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How You Can Stop Mental Illness Stigma
Living with a mental health condition is already challenging, and the added burden of stigma leads to tragic outcomes. So, this Mental Health Month, pledge to be StigmaFree. We need to show the world that we are all #IntoMentalHealth. -
World Health Day Spotlights Depression
For the first time since 2001, World Health Day is bolstering our cause and mission by highlighting depression. Learn why this theme was chosen, and how you can help raise awareness. -
Beyond Silence: Stopping Stigma One Story at a Time
Created in partnership with NAMI, the new documentary Beyond Silence highlights three courageous individuals determined to break through the silence of mental illness stigma by sharing their mental health journeys with the world.
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Selective Mutism: Frozen in Silence
As a child, the author of this blog would hide behind her parents’ legs when someone tried to talk to her. Everyone thought she was just shy. But selective mutism isn’t shyness. -
NAMI in the News: 2016 in Review
Throughout the year, NAMI was mentioned in the news hundreds of times due to our efforts in spreading awareness, advocating for mental health reform and helping support individuals and families with mental health conditions. Here are some of our newsworthy highlights. -
Understanding What Causes Stigma
We often discuss how much of a problem stigma is and how much it impacts those who live with mental illness. However, it is somewhat rare for us to focus on the foundation stigma roots itself in. In this blog, we explore five possible components that may lead to stigma. -
Suicide Rate Correlations You May Not Have Known About
90% of children and adolescents who die by suicide live with a mental health condition. But have you ever thought about other possible factors that could lead to suicide? -
Acknowledging the Importance of Minority Mental Health Month
This month allows us to acknowledge and begin to alleviate the inequalities that exist in our national mental health care system. -
Not Just a Childhood Disorder: How ADHD Affects Adults
It’s a common misconception that ADHD is only a childhood condition and does not affect individuals after adolescence.