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Gifts That Give Back

[…] and founder and CEO Bart Kennington has been involved with NAMI even longer. Bart became involved with NAMI because he lost several people close to him to suicide. He decided that NAMI would be Candle Warmers Etc.’s main cause. He also became a member of the Board of Directors of NAMI Utah four years […]

The Role of Ritual

I had been leading groups on religious issues at the Metropolitan State Psychiatric Hospital for a year when one woman, Libby, died by suicide. Libby had been in the state hospital for years and was well-known to staff and other patients. Individuals who lived side by side for months or even years often became […]

Police Perspective: The impact of trauma on law enforcement spouses

[…] cool, calm and collected. A few weeks after the shooting, he came home and was pacing and agitated. He was concerned that his officers might die by suicide. He expressed his concerns, and we came up with options for him to execute the next day. I listened, bringing whatever common sense I could to […]

How to Strengthen Your NAMI Affiliate

[…] of Mental Health Community Services Board and as chair of the Mental Health Subcommittee. Other projects/committees she is involved in at the county level are: Monroe County Suicide Prevention/Awareness Coalition; the Agency Directors Group; the Regional Planning Committee for the implementation of Home and Community Based Services through Medicaid Managed Care; and the on […]

The Mental Health Benefits of Religion & Spirituality

[…] a group of people to connect with over similar beliefs. These facets can have a large positive impact on mental health — research suggests that religiosity reduces suicide rates, alcoholism and drug use. Here are some of religion’s main mental health benefits. Community Initiates social connections with other members  Creates a sense of belonging […]

Mindful: Exploring Mental Health Through Art

[…] more intricate art installations, all of which really pulled at me. On a personal note, I’ve watched loved ones battle “invisible” illnesses, and even lost friends to suicide, so the artwork deeply resonated with me—some of it in ways I didn’t anticipate. Among the pieces were social commentaries on our increasing reliance on medication […]

Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder

[…] sexual behavior and spending Depression: prolonged sadness changes in appetite and sleep irritability, anger, worry pessimism, loss of energy feelings of guilt and worthlessness recurring thoughts of suicide and death Not surprisingly, communication is essential to supporting your partner and your union. In her marriage, Elizabeth of British Columbia makes a point to talk […]

Taking Another Look a Too-Often-Forgotten Treatment for Schizophrenia

[…] for people with schizophrenia who have not responded to two antipsychotics, and two, it is the only medication shown by the FDA to reduce the risk of suicide in people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. We don’t endorse specific treatments at NAMI, but reminding people that this treatment has two special FDA indications is […]

Dear Me, It’s You: I Hear We’ve Been Diagnosed with Bipolar

[…] a podcast host. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19. She has battled that as well as several other conditions for over 20 years. In 2013, she attempted suicide. Grateful that she survived, she decided to tell her story in the hopes that she could help others choose a different path.

Talking About Mental Health Should Start Early

[…] less stigma for the next generation. When presenting, I discuss the warning signs of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide. I explain what to do if someone notices those warning signs in themselves or a friend. I share my story. I also share my daughter’s story. […]

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