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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. -
How to Overcome Stigma in the African American Community
While stigma may be a barrier in the African American community—you can contribute to breaking that stigma down. Here are a few ways to get started. -
Racial Disparities in Mental Health and Criminal Justice
People of color with mental illness face disparities both in the criminal justice system and in mental health care. Learn the facts. -
Coping with Bipolar Disorder within My Faith Community
"I believe medication, therapy and spirituality are holistic resources that work together as an integrated system of treatment."
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Courage and Progress
In an interview, Taraji P. Henson talks about her father’s strength in the face of mental illness and making it safe for all of us to speak openly about mental health. -
The Millennial Voice: Normalizing Mental Health Across Backgrounds
As a generation that prides itself on diversity and inclusion, millennials can have conversations about mental health that bridge gaps across backgrounds. -
4 Ways to Love Yourself as a Black Woman with Mental Illness
After years of feeling like her bipolar disorder would stop her from living the life she wanted, Kara finally realized that she could achieve her goals even with her diagnosis. Here are four key lessons she learned along the way.
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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. -
NAMI Joins Seven Leading Organizations to Launch Mental Health for US Coalition
NAMI, along with other prominent mental health and addiction organizations, launched Mental Health for US: a nonpartisan educational coalition aimed at elevating mental health issues on the 2020 campaign trail. -
Are the Kids Really Learning About Mental Health?
Now more than ever, children are learning about mental health in school. However, mental health issues among young people is still on the rise. We need to ensure that our children are not just learning how to seek help, but are actually acting on it.