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NAMI Statement on Calif. Shootings and Crisis Deaths
NAMI calls for urgent action to improve mental health crisis response and common sense approaches to address gun violence. -
Hope Starts With Us: Workplace Mental Health
In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with NAMI’s Chief Innovation Officer Darcy Gruttadaro, J.D., about presenteeism, psychological safety and how employees and employers alike — in every workplace — can benefit from prioritizing mental health. -
How Faith, Family and a Comedy Career Helped My Recovery
I have found a healthy balance of my support systems: faith, therapeutic intervention, family and humor. -
Critical Things to Know About Emotions for Mental Health and Healing
Emotions can't necessarily be stopped or prevented, but we do have control over how we respond to them. -
Depression & Anxiety: Mental Health Advocate Goes Viral
Depression & Anxiety: Mental Health Advocate Goes Viral Content note: This video includes a frank discussion of suicide. Lauren walked into high school and a world of bullying. Living with undiagnosed anxiety and depression, she found herself emotionally reeling. Lauren had recently found an escape in her online makeup videos. Channeling her pain, she decided […] -
Why I’m Not Making Any New Year’s Resolutions
I just can’t shake that need to please, stay productive and be perfect. -
Regulatory Comment to SAMHSA on Research and Innovation Treatment & Crisis Services
Regulatory comments to SAMHSA Assistant Secretary Delphin-Rittmon, in response to the Revised Draft of the Updated Certification Criteria for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). -
Poll Finds Anti-LGBTQ Policies Negatively Affect LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
A national poll of more than 700 LGBTQ youth ages 13-24 found that recent anti-LGBTQ policies and debates cause anger, sadness, stress and fear. Overall, seven in ten LGBTQ youth reported that debates about state laws restricting LGBTQ youth rights have negatively impacted their mental health, with trans and non-binary youth most likely to indicate a negative impact (86%) of all reported groups. Additionally, youth reported experiencing online harassment, problems with family and friends, and not feeling safe seeking medical care as a result of anti-LGBTQ policies and debates. Advocating for laws protecting the rights of LGBTQ youth can help prevent negative mental health impacts. To learn more, see the report from The Trevor Project. -
Hanging On the Edge: Rock Climbing and the Therapeutic Relationship
I have found climbing to be a beautiful metaphor for overcoming the difficulties life throws our way.
