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Determining The Credibility of Social Media Mental Health “Experts”
It’s important to distinguish between peer support and information from the care of licensed practitioners. -
Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously
When it comes to mental illness, families often receive less support, compassion and understanding than those facing physical illness. -
Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient
I felt pressure to continue being ‘the brave, resilient one’ in moments I deserved to rest, recuperate and simply be a child. -
Ask Dr. Christine: Youth Mental Health
We must find opportunities to lean into conversations about mental health, no matter how uncomfortable those conversations may be. -
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. -
Addressing Youth Mental Health in NAMI’s Next Book
In recent years, youth mental health has emerged as a topic of urgent importance. -
Building Stronger Mental Health Support for Caregivers
Investments must be made to support caregivers’ well-being. -
My Son Has Schizophrenia. This is My Advice to Caregivers.
Having hope isn’t naïve. -
My Son is a Missing Person
My son has taught me a painful lesson: to accept the things I cannot change. -
Surviving Motherhood and Mental Health: What I Wish I Knew When Life Went Off-Script
In the rebuilding of my life, I learned a few lessons.