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Compartiendo Esperanza: Sharing Hope with Our Latino Community
For Latinos, it can be difficult to talk about mental health. Many have multiple jobs—making physical health a priority, and mental health a luxury. -
Comedian Believes that Mental Health is No Laughing Matter
Mental health awareness can be spread through many mediums. See how actor Ted Swartz opens up a dialogue about mental illness through his play, Laughter is a Sacred Space.
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Diversity in Motion: Raising Awareness through Dance
NAMI Wisconsin discovered that mental health advocacy is a beat we can all dance to. Their annual flash mob dance during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month attracts new faces to the NAMI family and communicates the cross-cultural message that talking about mental illness isn’t scary. Check out their tips on staging your own flash mob! -
The Role of Ritual
A ritual represents an opportunity for a community to come together and feel comforted by the familiar celebration of a holiday, a time of year or of someone's life. -
Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy While Traveling
Traveling has countless benefits: learning, exploring, trying new things, to name just a few. Here are a few ways to stay mentally healthy while on your trip.
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The Key To Awareness: May Is Mental Health Month
How will you spread awareness during Mental Health Month? Try some of these tools and resources to help you in encouraging others to learn more about mental health. -
Both Roads Taken Now: A Clergyman’s Journey into Social Work
How can social work and pastoral work integrate? Rev. Peter Bauer shares how he manages both roles of mental health professional and spiritual leader. -
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. -
Why NAMI Needs to Offer Its Education Programs in Spanish
Learn more about the benefit of NAMI programs offered in Spanish and how it can help communities learn about mental health and to access to get help. -
Can Culture Affect the Risk of Suicide?
A person's culture can influence experiences, expectations and risk of suicide.