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8 of Our Favorite Blogs from Buzzfeed’s Mental Health Week
Buzzfeed recently had their first ever Mental Health Week where they posted nearly 150 blogs on the subject. Here is a list of NAMI’s favorites. -
I Am Living with Schizoaffective Disorder and I Will Not Be Silenced
I do not call myself schizoaffective. I call myself what I am: a person living with schizoaffective disorder.
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When Silence Isn’t Golden
When we are hurt by feelings such as loneliness or hopelessness, we hesitate to ask for the same care we would for a physical injury. -
The Road Rolls On
The thing about depression is that it warps the world around you. Everything is distorted and you can’t see the truth in front of you. -
Drawing from American Indian Heritage to Spread a Message of Hope
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month month by starting the conversation about suicide prevention within Native American communities. -
Practicing What I Preach: #IAmStigmaFree
The professor asked the class if anyone had experience in a talk therapy setting. I needed to show that there was no reason to be ashamed. I raised my hand. -
Learning How to Be Open
I have learned that I am not personally responsible for my disorder, but that I am responsible for how I react to it. Today, I choose acceptance.
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Tayler’s Story
When I was about 13 years old, I told my parents that I didn’t feel right. They thought it was just a phase all teenagers go through.
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A Little More Time
I have a constant desire to spread a positive message that there is hope for those living with mental illness. There is no reason to feel ashamed.
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Stigma and Living with Depression
I have a dark side that I don’t let many people see. When I got treatment, it was life altering. I could finally see through the fog. It’s not a weakness to ask for help.