Refine by
136 results found
-
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is Not a Joke
"A lot of people claim that they are 'OCD' about things. However, nobody can be OCD about something. I would like people to realize that there is so much more to OCD than just a few compulsions: It is a serious disorder that greatly impacts the lives of those affected." -
NAMIWalks: Keeping Hope Alive
"It was a thrill to show up the morning of the walk, turning in the money I raised. I remember thinking that before my family needed NAMI, someone else took the time to walk and donate. Now it was my turn to raise money and walk for other families that unknowingly needed NAMI’s support." -
Swimming for Jack
"I came out of the water and embraced my wife Connie and my daughter Nora, and I held up the photo of Jack. My family was together again, if only symbolically, in this moment of joy, exhaustion, and sadness. I wept for Jack and for the millions of others who live with a mental illness." -
Suicide Prevention as a Social Justice Issue
If we only view suicide through the mental health lens, society will be very limited in its ability to change the issue. Because change is then reliant only on the mental health system and only on those who can access mental health care. We need to think bigger. -
Preventing Suicide: Our First Line of Defense
A person can serve as their own first line of defense against suicide by recognizing their own suicidal thoughts and triggers. NAMI Midland Chapter President Marta Manning shares tips and advice for recognizing suicidal thoughts. -
Rules of the Road for Succeeding in College with a Mood Disorder
Young adults with mood disorders who are heading off to college can succeed—all it takes is planning, support, lifestyle care and a little luck. Here are a few practical tips for the journey ahead. -
Work is Recovery
Programs like Individual Placement and Support can help people with mental illness find and keep meaningful jobs, supporting their mental health recovery. Learn more about these valuable programs here. -
Mental Health Matters for All Students
The Steve Fund focuses on promoting mental health for students of color on college and university campuses. Read an interview between the organization’s Executive Director, Dr. Terri Wright, and two students about their experiences with mental health on campus.
-
Talking About Mental Health Should Start Early
"Maybe if I’d learned more about mental health when I was a teenager, I could have been saved twenty years of struggling with mental illness in silence. That’s why I became a presenter for NAMI Ending the Silence." -
Lessons We Missed as Kids: Practicing Mental Health
Why is physical health prioritized more than psychological health in childhood? What are kids taught to do when they feel lonely? Or when they feel rejected? The answer, usually, is nothing.