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The Importance of Prioritizing Emotional Wellness over Academic Achievement
We need to begin adjusting our expectations of young adults and what they should accomplish by a certain age. -
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. -
The Art of Recovery: How Medicaid Changed Crystal’s Life
Crystal says that without Medicaid, she probably wouldn't be alive. But now, she is a certified Peer Support Specialist, a NAMI advocate, a talented art therapy participant and a loving mother of her adopted six-year-old son. -
Wearing Red and Green
An HIV-positive advocate reminds us about the need for mental health services. -
He’s a Kennedy, What Does He Have to Be Depressed About?
Learn about Patrick Kennedy's book, A Common Struggle, which showcases the history of both the mental health system as well as his own mental health journey.