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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. -
Exercise for Mental Health: 8 Keys to Get and Stay Moving
From acceptance, to support and prosperity, this blog post outlines 8 steps that make taking charge of one's mental health a flourishing experience. -
A Voice at the Table: NAMI and Community Partnerships
A twenty year NAMI member/supporter recounts the impact of NAMI's grassroots foundation and offers and insightful assessment of NAMI's community partnerships to encourage others to seek NAMI for support for mental health. -
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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NAMI Family-to-Family: A Network of Support
Rebecca Duke recaps her experience with the NAMI Family-to-Family educational program and offers an uplifting perspective on its impact on her life and others. -
How Art Can Help Monitor Bipolar Symptoms
Taylor Bourassa assessess art therapy in two contexts to offer support to those living with the syptoms/effects of bipolar disorder most specifically, mania and depression. -
Sometimes All You Need is a Bit of Air
NAMI AIR (Anonymous. Inspiring. Relatable.) is an easy and free mobile app designed to support individuals living with a mental health condition(s) and caregivers/family members who wish to connect with and inspire others by sharing their mental health experiences. -
Five Ways to Stay Productive During Depression
Do you find it difficult to stay productive when you are experiencing depression? Here are several ways to avoid isolation and reduce symptoms during a period of depression.
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Want to Know How to Help a Friend?
NAMI has created this infographic to highlight a few steps you should follow in order to help a friend that is going through problems with their mental health.