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Stereotypes and Seeking Care in a Racialized America
We are more alike than we are different, so why do these stereotypes and assumptions keep getting in the way? -
Using Lived Experience to Adapt Mental Health Language
By using the language of people with lived experience, we can create a more person-centered approach to the way we all talk about mental health. -
Five Warning Signs of Mental Illness that People Miss
Identifying signs of mental illness, and acknowledging there might be a problem, is the first step toward getting help. -
For Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI is Highlighting that You Are Not Alone
This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is highlighting that no one experiencing a mental health condition should feel alone. We need to get ahead of the looming widespread mental health concerns coming to the forefront due to all the pressures and tragedy of the pandemic. -
Lived Experience Matters: Coming Out and Sharing
"For a long time, I lamented that nobody other than my peers seemed to understand me. But how could they if I wasn’t sharing my experiences?" -
The Most Common Symptom That Is Rarely Asked About
Feeling like yourself is like having a jacket that fits perfectly. Only you can tell that every inch of that jacket conforms to your body. -
Trauma in Children of Latinx Immigrants
Once the child has lived the experience, we cannot undo the act — but we can prevent the extent to which trauma affects the child’s future… -
Podcasts Featuring Three Unique Perspectives on Serious Mental Illness Released in Partnership with APA’s SMI Adviser
NAMI has partnered with the APA’s SMI Adviser program to produce the Medical Mind Podcast series featuring NAMI Chief Medical Officer Ken Duckworth in conversations centered around experiences with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and early psychosis. -
Why Everything is a Mental Health Issue When You Cast Your Ballot
Here are some of the mental health considerations related to three of the major political issues in this election: health care, the economy and education. -
The Importance of Accepting Help
Going through struggles in life is inevitable — but you can accept help to make it a little easier.