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Dear Me, It’s You: I Hear We’ve Been Diagnosed with Bipolar
“There are millions of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder…You can and will get through this with grace and dignity, even if you stumble a bit at first trying to find your path.” -
What Does The American Health Care Act Do To Mental Health Care?
The American Health Care Act (AHCA), which passed the U.S. House on May 4, strips over $800 billion from Medicaid in the next 10 years and 24 million Americans will lose insurance for mental health care. -
NAMIWalks Doesn’t Change, But You Do
"My family is accustomed to the tedious nature of tracking medications, symptoms, side effects, doctors’ appointments and so much more because they’re always changing. In the middle of all that, it’s a beautiful thing to have a place of consistency waiting for us each spring: NAMIWalks." -
The Healing Power of NAMIWalks
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the NAMIWalks program, which has grown steadily since its inception in 2002, collectively raising over $111 million dollars for NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country. Most importantly, it has changed the way we talk about mental illness. -
How You Can Stop Mental Illness Stigma
Living with a mental health condition is already challenging, and the added burden of stigma leads to tragic outcomes. So, this Mental Health Month, pledge to be StigmaFree. We need to show the world that we are all #IntoMentalHealth. -
Depression is an Illness, Not a Weakness
Many people express that their recovery from depression began when they reached out to a friend or family member for support. Here are a few ways to start that life-changing conversation. -
Living with Depression: How to Keep Working
Depression can make work more challenging, but you can still be productive. It requires self-acceptance, open communication with your professional circle, and a few other things. -
World Health Day Spotlights Depression
For the first time since 2001, World Health Day is bolstering our cause and mission by highlighting depression. Learn why this theme was chosen, and how you can help raise awareness. -
Dear Congress, Don’t Vote Away Our Care
NAMI wrote a letter to the U.S. House leadership on March 23rd opposing The American Health Care Act (AHCA) of 2017. Read the letter here. -
Beyond Silence: Stopping Stigma One Story at a Time
Created in partnership with NAMI, the new documentary Beyond Silence highlights three courageous individuals determined to break through the silence of mental illness stigma by sharing their mental health journeys with the world.