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How Improving My Mental Health Helped Me Reconnect with My Culture
I am dedicated to spending the rest of my life inspiring others to use mental health as a tool to learn more about their cultural identity. -
Getting Involved with NAMI on My College Campus
For the first time, I was able to talk about my struggles with anxiety among peers who could relate to the experience. -
I Wish They’d Seen It Sooner: Growing Up Undiagnosed
It does make me sad to think some of my suffering could have been alleviated sooner. -
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. -
How Fandom Conventions Allow Me to Be My True Self
Pretending to be neurotypical, or “normal,” is a common behavior among people living with mental illness. -
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. -
What It’s Like to Inherit Trauma
Intergenerational trauma is nuanced — there is no clear hero or villain, victor or victim. -
What I Wish I Had Known About Borderline Personality Disorder
Progress is progress, no matter how small it may seem. -
NAMI Shares “What I Wish I Had Known” Personal Stories for Mental Illness Awareness Week
This year during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), from Oct. 2–8, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is sharing real-life stories from people with mental illness focused on “What I Wish I Had Known.” Storytelling is a compelling way to break through the stigma that makes it so difficult for many to come forward and get help. Experiences sends the message that there is a community of people who care and understand what you’re going through.