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Early Psychosis Intervention
The early identification and treatment of psychosis is possible. -
The Power and Value of Insight
Insight is an ability that many of us take for granted before losing it. -
4 Tips for Sharing Your Mental Health Journey on Social Media
You can harness the power of shortform video to explain your own experience, challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness and shed light on the realities of the mental health care system. -
Spreading Hope Through Peer Support
Being able to connect with a person who has been through a similar experience can help someone achieve their recovery goals. Learn more about this important piece of first episode psychosis programs from the perspective of someone whose been on both sides of peer support. -
Early Psychosis Programs Are Changing Lives—But What if You Can’t Find One?
Until early-psychosis CSC programs are available in every community, NAMI wants young people and their families to know what to do while we push for them to exist everywhere. We can’t afford to wait. -
Substance Use Carries Mental Health Risks—Yes, Even Marijuana
"We know serious mental illness and substance use disorders often co-occur. And I believe there is room for researching the medical potential of marijuana’s components. But pretending that marijuana is a harmless substance is not the way to help our loved ones." -
Taking Another Look a Too-Often-Forgotten Treatment for Schizophrenia
We don’t endorse specific treatments at NAMI, but in my role as medical director, I always like to remind people about clozapine. The consensus in the medical community is that, generally speaking, it is an underutilized treatment.
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Understanding Psychotic Breaks
Psychosis is a complex mental health symptom that over 100,000 young people experience each year. Understand what causes psychosis, how to identify symptoms and how to support someone who may be experiencing it. -
How Should We Be Treating First-Episode Psychosis?
Treatment options can seem bleak for someone experiencing FEP. Thankfully, the National Institute of Mental Health conducted a study that revealed the most effective form of treatment for early psychosis.