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Tips For Easing Back to School Anxiety
As the upcoming school year approaches, it’s essential to address and manage back-to-school anxiety effectively. -
Things I Didn’t Expect When I Became a Parent
"I never expected her to abruptly run out of the class and hide in the school bathroom or to receive a phone call from the school informing me they could not find my daughter." -
When You Have an Anxiety Disorder, Courage Is Subjective
"Parenting an anxious child is a gift. It's also exhausting." -
How Being an Iranian Immigrant Affected My Mental Health
"As I reflect on my mental health journey, I feel confident in saying that I don’t blame the West, my culture or my family for my challenges. There are so many contributing factors to mental health conditions, just as human beings are made up of more than one characteristic." -
I Remember When Worry Was a Friend
"Stigma around mental illness and therapy is deeply rooted in my culture. It’s seen as a weakness or a 'made up' ailment and going to therapy is a luxury reserved for those of white privilege. But by the time I reached adulthood, I realized I had to do something." -
Latinos: Has Mental Illness Knocked at Your Door?
NAMI commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month by observing taking action against the effects immigration has on Latino communities.