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NAMI Applauds Victory for Veterans’ Mental Health
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a landmark bipartisan bill, S. 785, The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, which previously passed the Senate. -
7 Myths About Pediatric Depression
Depression can be just as real for kids as it is for adults. Here are some common myths about childhood depression and ways we can combat them. -
My Faith Saved Me
"I believe that God wants you to trust him and have faith, but to also use the resources that are available to you to get help." -
Finding a Connection with Humanity
"Everyone on earth was essentially going through the same thing; no one was immune to the effects of COVID-19."
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I’m a Mental Health Professional, and I Understand
"I fight the good fight in public, then come home and battle my own internalized shame. I advocate for my clients who can’t do so for themselves because I know what it’s like to be in a severe depressive episode or to be paralyzed by anxiety." -
Learning to Take Care of Myself
One of the biggest challenges of being a caregiver is prioritizing and taking care of your own needs. Here is how Izzy learned how to redifine his role as a caregiver allowing him more time and space for his own health and well-being. -
Using Humor as a Coping Tool
"If used in the right way, humor is a way to take depression down a notch, a way to tell the truth and a way to cope." -
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Even If You Are a Professional
"I knew I was not well. But I was conflicted. The stigma with mental health treatment is a real thing for someone who works in the mental health field." -
3 Ways to Address Your Depression with Your Partner
Depression can be a hard thing to talk about. But it's important for those closest to us to know what we are facing. -
Techniques to Spot Childhood Depression
Spotting childhood depression can be challenging, but with careful observation, we can identify symptoms and get children the help they need.