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What’s New on the NAMI Bookshelf?
Here are some books to check out if you are looking for new interesting and enlightening books about mental health. -
Learning to Survive When It’s Your Job to Witness Tragedies
Former highway patrol officer, Andy O' Hara, opens up about PTSD and his efforts to prevent law enforcement suicide. -
NAMI Homefront: Helping Families and Supporting Service Members
Having a family member serve in the military can be difficult, but there are certain programs of support to help you through those challenges. One of those programs is NAMI Homefront, which is a peer-education program developed specifically for families of military service members and veterans who have experienced a mental health condition. -
The Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in the Lives of Juvenile Offenders
The study of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their negative repercussion on adult health outcomes is well documented. In a population of insured Californians, a dose-response relationship has been demonstrated among 10 ACEs and a host of chronic physical health, mental health, and behavioral outcomes. -
Fighting to Prevent Military Suicides
The U.S. Army's Ready and Resilient Campaign aims to prevent suicides and eliminate the stigma of seeking mental health treatment. -
Rescuing American Healthcare
Can American healthcare be saved? The movie Escape Fire takes a look inside the damaged system. -
PTSD Awareness Month: Educate Yourself
June is PTSD Awareness Month. Take a free self-assessment as a part of PTSD Screening Day. -
NAMI Testifies Before U.S. Senate on Veterans, Stigma and Suicide Prevention
On Wed., March 20, Kenny Allred of NAMI and others spoke before Congress and expressed the need for better mental health care for Veterans. -
Cante’ Wast’e Win: Breaking the Cycle of Historical Trauma
My Cunksi (daughter), Cante' Wast'e Win (Good Hearted Woman) began taekwondo at the age of 8. I thought, “maybe she might like it if she tried it.”