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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. -
How Being Hospitalized Changed My Perception of Mental Illness
"If those kids I met weren’t 'crazy,' then neither was I. It felt like a veil had been lifted from my eyes, and I saw everything differently." -
NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: Antidepressants: How Do They Work?
Major Depressive Disorder continues to burden millions of people. Recognizing that many people will also benefit from therapy, this presentation will review antidepressants used in both short- and long-term treatment plans. -
Register Today for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar on Antidepressants
Register Today for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar, Antidepressants: How Do They Work? on Wednesday, June 26 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST.
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The Power of Emotion Education
Research has shown that burying emotions can lead to symptoms of mental illness. Learning how to safely process traumatic emotions is an important piece of reducing the growing trend of depression and suicide. -
Four Lessons From Four Years of Therapy
After going through four years of therapy, here are Laurie's tips for getting the most our of your mental health care. -
Treating the Whole Person
"We must break down the silos that separate physical and mental health, because everything is connected: Physical symptoms affect a person’s mental health, and a mental health diagnosis may increase the risk for physical health-related issues." -
Millennials and Mental Health
Millennials are more likely to talk about mental health than their parents or grandparents. And as more young people speak out, the stigma surrounding mental illness is beginning to lessen. -
Growing up Without Mental Health Support
"It’s baffling, as a mental health advocate now, that no teacher, no adult or anyone close to me had noticed the warning signs. I had no therapy, no one asking me how I was doing. There were no questions about my wellbeing. I was just labeled as a shy child." -
8 Ways to Deal with Depression During the Gloomy Days of Winter
Dealing with depression is always hard, but especially during the winter months when symptoms are even worse for many.