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Spiritual and Religious Practices of Mental Health Service Users
Spirituality and religion can play an important role in mental health, affecting how people cope with symptoms and receive support
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NAMI Pathways to Hope 2024 | Moving Toward Mental Wellness, Body, Mind, Spirit, Community
Pathways to Hope this year was nothing short of incredible! This powerful event united individuals, families, faith leaders, and more in the mission to break the stigma around mental health and build a culture of understanding and support. Our CEO, Dan Gillison, Jr., joined Doug Beach, Executive Director of NAMI Greater San Antonio, and Tommy […]
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Evaluating an Online Mental Health Training Curriculum for School Nurses
School nurses represent a critical point for youth to be engaged in mental health support and education, but they often do not receive enough relevant mental health training.
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NAMI Back to School Resources
Going back to school can bring many big feelings. Students and families may feel excitement, anxiety, fear, and more as they return to school year routines. We’ve updated our Back to School resources to help parents and caregivers, educators, and students navigate back to school time, together. With these resources any supportive adult can help […] -
The Role of Sociodemographic Factors and the Social Determinants of Health in Risk for Depression
In an analysis of data from the All of Us Research Program, researchers explored how sociodemographic factors and the social determinants of health may affect risk for major depressive disorder.
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NAMI CEO Dan Gillison Included in Spring Issue of “The Broadsheet”
NAMI CEO Dan Gillison’s article “Crisis Can’t Wait for Black Americans” is featured in the latest issue of The Broadsheet from U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly. The Broadsheet is Rep. Kelly’s quarterly Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust publication (CBCHBT). In honor of July being Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, this edition is focused on addressing mental […] -
Recognizing Disparities in Mental Health Care among Individuals with Chronic Pain
Despite the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms among individuals with chronic pain, this population may not have adequate access to mental health treatment.
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NAMI CEO Dan Gillison Discusses Mental Health Equity at The Hill Panel Event
NAMI’s CEO, Dan Gillison, joined The Hill panel event “Mind the Gap: The Cost of Mental Health Disparities” to discuss how NAMI is bringing mental health equity to Black/African Ancestry communities. He shared, “With CHEA (Community Health Equity Alliance), we are looking at how you bring the community to the table to talk about mental […] -
Can Anxiety Cause Weight Loss? Experts Explain
Anxiety and stress are common experiences in our lives, but when they persist, they can profoundly affect our mental and physical health. While “anxiety” and “stress” are terms often used interchangeably, they differ in their origins and impacts. Ken Duckworth, MD, author and chief medical officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)… -
Medical Debt and Care-seeking for Mental Health Conditions
Cost is consistently identified as a reason that people do not seek mental health care, and the study investigates the relationship between medical debt and individuals’ medical history and care-seeking behaviors.