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NAMI Releases Spanish-language COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Guide
Today NAMI released the Spanish-language edition of the NAMI COVID-19 Information and Resources Guide, NAMI COVID-19 Información y Recursos. This guide addresses frequently asked questions and lists resources available in Spanish. -
How Schools Treat Children with Mental Illness and What Parents Can do About it
Too often, the school system discriminates against students with mental illness and other disabilities. It's important to advocate for these students getting the education and support they need to thrive. -
Register Today for A SMIAdviser Webinar on Filling in Gaps in Care
Register for SMIAdviser’s free webinar: “Physical Health Monitoring for Diverse Populations with Serious Mental Illness: Opportunity to Fill Gaps in Care" on Friday, Nov. 15 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST. -
The Difference Between a Disorder and a Feeling
It’s easy to assume that because we all experience anxiety, we have an idea of what living with an anxiety condition might feel like. But that’s simply not the case. -
The Messy Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Why do most people believe the myth that OCD is just about a hyper-organized desk or color-coordinated closet? -
NAMI Raises Awareness by Dispelling Harmful Myths About Mental Illness
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week on October 6-12, 2019, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and its affiliates across the country are raising awareness and dispelling some of the common myths about mental illness. -
The Role of Mental Health Education
In order to recieve the best possible treatment, those with mental illness and their family members need access to an in-depth mental health education. -
Racial Disparities in Mental Health and Criminal Justice
People of color with mental illness face disparities both in the criminal justice system and in mental health care. Learn the facts. -
Improving Our Understanding and Education About Psychosis
In our communitites, we need to make an effort through education and trainings to learn more about how to help someone who is experiencing psychosis. -
NAMI Joins Seven Leading Organizations to Launch Mental Health for US Coalition
NAMI, along with other prominent mental health and addiction organizations, launched Mental Health for US: a nonpartisan educational coalition aimed at elevating mental health issues on the 2020 campaign trail.