NAMI urges investment in proven mental health solutions over involuntary treatment in response to a new federal Executive ...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) believes the best response to a person in a mental health crisis is connection to local resources. NAMI is grateful to the Federal Communication ...

Mental health crises and suicides can be devastating for individuals, families, and communities. When someone experiences a mental health crisis and doesn’t receive the care they need, they can end up ...

What Is Mania, and What Does It Mean to Have a Manic Episode? Here’s What Experts Say Posted on June 28, 2021 The terms "mania" and "manic episode" describe a state of mind characterized by high ...

A trigger, sometimes referred to as a stressor, is an action or situation that can lead to an adverse emotional reaction. In the context of mental illness, referring to triggers usually means ...

When thinking about effective pathways to recovery, the mental health community must consider a largely untapped resource: Certified Peer Specialists (CPSs). People with mental illness who are ...

It’s no secret that Black men face a unique set of circumstances in our world; economic, health care and educational disparities, as well systemic racism and social injustice. These factors create a ...

At some point in our lives, many of us will try psychotherapy and then decide whether to continue to engage in a full course of treatment with that provider (which may last for weeks, months or years) ...

Have you known someone going through a tough time and wanted to help but didn’t know how? It’s important to learn the warning signs of mental health conditions and how to start a conversation about ...

Like most men, I find myself unable to keep all the plates spinning nicely on their poles. As a husband, father of a three-year-old and a four-month old, and a working professional, the only time I ...

Do you or a family member take antipsychotic medication for a mental health condition? If so, you may want to familiarize yourself with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD). TD is a neurological condition that can ...

In my children’s book about mental health awareness, Binky Bunny Wants to Know about Bipolar, Binky Bunny sees Mama Bunny sleeping a lot and wonders why she won’t wake up and play with him. When he ...