Developed by NAMI and the Legal Action Center, the report offers practical guidance to help states prevent coverage losses ...

An unstable sense of self, anger, aggression, self-harm, and substance abuse are common symptoms for men with borderline personality disorder (BPD). “It’s important for people to know that it’s a ...

11 Tips to Successfully Get Out of a Mental Rut, According to Psychologists Posted on September 5, 2024 "If you are a person experiencing recurring negative thoughts, remember methods that have ...

For many people, a key point in the progression of schizophrenia is known as the first episode of psychosis and tends to occur between ages 16 and 30. While the episode may trigger medical ...

Pretrial detention is a high-risk time for people with mental illness. Over half of the people in U.S. jails are detained pretrial; they not been convicted of any crime, are awaiting further court ...

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Every day, people struggle to find the mental health care they need and deserve. A new report released today from The Bowman Family Foundation confirms the experience that so many NAMI members face – ...

Self-harm, the intentional and direct harming of one’s own body, is a serious problem that can profoundly impact a person’s life. This can include a variety of behaviors, such as cutting, burning or ...

At the beginning of every NAMI support group, the facilitators ask attendees to agree on guidelines for how those in the group will treat each other, using the 12 Principles of Support as guidance.

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 ...

Most of us have heard the saying: “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” This old-fashioned mantra reinforces a long-held, misguided belief: that being “unclean” equates to laziness and moral ineptitude.