How I Dealt with Mental Health Discrimination in the Church
Mental illness doesn’t make me a “bad Christian.”
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NAMI Ask the Expert: More Than a Number: The Impact of 988 on Reimagining Mental Health Crisis Care
In just one year, 988 has revolutionized support for individuals facing mental health or suicidal crises. Join us this webinar as we bring together leading experts in mental health crisis care, who will share firsthand insights into the transformative power of 988 in reforming mental health crisis response nationwide.
Navigating the Ups and Downs of Mental Illness
I came to realize that healing and finding appropriate resources while in a treatment center can be an isolating experience. Because of this, I wanted to share my story to help others who may be feeling that loneliness.
Resources
FaithNet Brochure This brochure provides more information and resources on NAMI FaithNet. Pathways to Promise Pathways is a technical assistance and resource center for those interested in mental health ministry. They provide training and resources for faith groups who want to become more supportive, caring communities for people with mental illnesses and their families. Mental […]
Peer Support Saved My Life
We all have or will struggle at some point in life, and we all can find strength in the support of others with lived experience.
My Experience as a Transgender Physician with Mental Illness
Since coming out and transitioning, I have faced unexpected discrimination within the health care system, even as a physician myself.
Act on the Facts about Mental Health and Gun Violence
[…] other with guns at 25 times the rate of other high-income countries. Most gun deaths are not the result of mass violence but are the result of suicide. Gun suicides account for over half of all gun deaths in the U.S. each year. Suicide rates reached a record high in 2022, with about 49,500 suicide […]
By next July, you can call 988 in a mental health crisis
President Trump signed the Suicide Designation Act of 2020 into law on Saturday, designating 988 as the dial code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Founded in 2004, the network of 161 crisis centers is backed by the federal government and provides a toll-free number for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The […]
Congress takes action to provide more mental health services at schools. Is it enough?
CA: Suicide ideation According to the NAMI, nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts about suicide and 9% report a suicide attempt. The goal is to bring more staffing into schools for kids in crisis and the need is dire for school psychologists alone. A big question remains – does funding solve […]
NAMI HelpLine Terms of Service
Before we get started, here is some important information about the NAMI HelpLine. We’re not a crisis or suicide hotline, or a professional mental health service. Our services are provided by well-trained peer volunteers offering information, referral resources, and support. These are not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or a therapist-client relationship. We care […]