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In Case You Missed It: Watch Our Webinar on Improving Access to Care
If you missed the latest SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar, “Improving Access to Care: Mental Health Course for Parents and Caregivers through Technology,” a recording of the webinar is now available. -
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. -
5 Ways You Can Support Veterans’ Mental Health
Due to the challenging lifestyle inherent to military life, veterans often experience mental health challenges such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury or depression. Here are a few ways you can help give back to them for their service. -
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. -
Study Shows NAMI Homefront Helps Veteran Family Members
NAMI Homefront is an educational program that addresses the unique needs of those closest to military service members and veterans. A new study found that the program improves coping skills and knowledge of mental illness, among other major benefits. -
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.