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The Dual Life of Being a Peer with Bipolar Disorder and a Mental Health Clinician
I'm still fleshing out the nuances of inhabiting both sides of this space: peer and clinician. -
Finding my Voice in Therapy as a South Asian
I’ve come to see therapy like a compass, the center from which I can chart my course. Each week, we venture forward toward a better self. -
Podcasts Featuring Three Unique Perspectives on Serious Mental Illness Released in Partnership with APA’s SMI Adviser
NAMI has partnered with the APA’s SMI Adviser program to produce the Medical Mind Podcast series featuring NAMI Chief Medical Officer Ken Duckworth in conversations centered around experiences with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and early psychosis. -
Why I Decided to Be Open with My Students About My Mental Illness
"Children need to know where to get resources and that it is okay to ask for help." -
Why Mental Illness Education Matters to Me
"I want to spread education so that others don’t have to go through what my mother and I both went through." -
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. -
Understanding the Spectrum of Bipolar Disorder
Beyond occasional reference to Types I and II, bipolar disorder is usually viewed as one condition. Ignoring the spectrum breeds confusion and prevents the public from better understanding the complexity of this illness. -
Finding Wellness After Illness
After years spent volunteering for NAMI, Joe wanted to pull from his own experiences to express his message of hope. So, he created a presentation-program to help people with mental illness achieve wellness. -
The Top Three Musicals About Mental Health
While treatment is effective and vital to recovery, art can also help. Theater is an art form that can be particularly powerful. So, here are three musicals about mental illness that just may help you better understand yourself and others. -
Hope is Within Reach
"During my years of volunteer work, I have been constantly reminded that I’m not alone. After struggling on my own and feeling helpless for a long time, I now know that there are so many people experiencing similar struggles."