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Mental Illness in the Oval Office
Did you know that many of our past presidents have lived with a mental health condition? Here are a few that you may not have known about. -
Trading Benders for Bending Metal
Ever wonder how challenging it is to bend metal with your bare hands? Learn about Chris 'Wonder' Schoek, who manages this feat of strength regularly as a method of recovery from substance abuse. -
5 Main Characters in Best Sellers Who Live with Mental Illness
Looking for a few interesting reads to add to your bookshelf? Each of these five best sellers has a main character who lives with mental illness.
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A Beautiful Train Wreck
Having schizophrenia is not wrong. I openly share information about my disorder and struggle with others in hopes of lessening the shame of asking for help.
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Addiction Can Happen to Anyone
It has been a long, arduous and self-revealing journey through my nine years of addiction to recovery. My life is finally going in a direction I can be proud of.
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Steven’s Story
I’ve been living with mental illness since I was 19 years old and serving in the U.S. Marines. In May of this year everything came to a head.
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The Story of Us
I live with dissociative identity disorder, once known as multiple personality disorder. My story is one of redemption, courage and inner strength.
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Voice Awards Honor Advocates, Films and TV Shows
NAMI recognizes the advocates, films and television shows that portray mental illness in a respectful way. -
The Depression Boom: As US Population Ages, Mental Illness Rises
NAMI recently spoke with Dr. Dilip Jeste, a keynote speaker at the 2013 NAMI National Convention and an expert on mental illness in older populations. -
Everybody Knows Somebody: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating disorders specialist Andrea Vazzana spoke with NAMI to provide insight into the illnesses that affect one in 20 Americans.