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Black History Month: Writing This Triggers My Anxiety
"I only recently started speaking out about generational trauma, racism and being Black in America because…the anxiety and fear can be too much." -
Trauma in Children of Latinx Immigrants
Once the child has lived the experience, we cannot undo the act — but we can prevent the extent to which trauma affects the child’s future… -
My Experience with a Catatonic-like State
"My arms felt like rubber when I attempted to move them. My eyes felt glued shut." -
Six Self-Care Tips on Overcoming Abuse-Related Trauma
Healing is different for everyone, but for any person, requires the intention to release past traumas and recover. -
How I Manage the Side Effects of Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics can have negative side effects, but there are ways to compromise and keep them a valuable part of life. -
Making a Difference One Person at a Time
"Treating someone living with mental illness with dignity and kindness is one of the best things you can do for them." -
7 Tools for Managing Traumatic Stress
Managing traumatic stress can be incredibly challenging, especially when symptoms are unpredictable and make it difficult to function. -
NAMI Hosting Free, Virtual Inspiring Hope Through Research Event
This year’s award honoree, Dr. David C. Henderson, is the Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Boston Medical Center and Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. -
Why Stereotypes About Psychosis Are Harmful
"Maybe it’s not psychosis itself that’s perceived as scary, but rather the tightly held fear of the unknown." -
The Importance of Accepting Help
Going through struggles in life is inevitable — but you can accept help to make it a little easier.