[…] a mental health condition can also vary greatly. Warnings signs, such as extreme mood changes, confused thinking or problems concentrating, avoiding friends and social activities and thoughts of suicide, may be reasons to seek help. Treatment The best treatment for dual diagnosis is integrated intervention, when a person receives care for both their diagnosed mental […]
[…] state or federal laws.” In fact, people with mental illness are more often victims of violence than perpetrators. Significantly, the greatest threat of gun violence is actually suicide—which accounts for 60% of gun deaths in the U.S. each year. To maximize the positive impact of ERPOs and to prevent unintended consequences, NAMI offered six […]
[…] orders to save your soldiers and the innocent civilians in the village. There are many troubling factors that impact our nation’s warriors leading to the unfortunately high suicide rate of 20 veterans a day. But one factor which has recently been under consideration is moral injury. The term was coined in 2009 by Dr. […]
[…] long-term effects of solitary confinement may be even more damaging as their brains are still developing. Extreme isolation can have a permanent impact and significantly increase the risk of suicide and self-injury. Rather than using isolation strategies that can cause long-term damage, NAMI urges federal, state, and other correctional authorities to provide mental health care alternatives […]
[…] a documented negative impact on mental health. The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health found that 42% of LGBTQI youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth. “NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental health conditions live […]
[…] to inspiring hope and healing through her work. Ashley has struggled with symptoms of Bipolar II and Borderline Personality Disorder traits throughout her adult life, surviving several suicide attempts and struggling with cutting and substance abuse. Ashley now speaks, performs, and advocates for therapeutic approaches. Ashley’s goal is to inform and inspire in an […]
[…] saw significant legislative action in 2019. Areas of focus covered in the report include: Early Intervention Continuum of Mental Health Services Mental Health Education Mental Health Workforce Suicide Prevention Inclusive and Culturally Competent Care Medicaid and State-Regulated Health Insurance Coverage Crisis Response Mental Health and Substance Use Parity Diversion Medication Access Rehabilitation and Reentry […]
[…] connections, belonging and family bonds is a strong predictor of resilience while facing life’s challenges. Studies have shown that a strong sense of ethnic identity is linked to lower suicide risks and predicts higher resilience in the face of racial discrimination, which is, unfortunately, an issue for many in this population. On the other hand, second-generation AANHPI immigrants may […]
[…] Crisis Campaign Partners: A diverse group of national advocacy organizations, led by NAMI, that come together to reimagine our national response to people experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis. Please provide as much information as possible about your proposed partnership. We review partnership requests at least monthly and reply to those […]
[…] and I continue to mourn their chance to live ordinary, productive and fulfilling lives. My oldest brother struggled to manage his bipolar disorder, and he died by suicide at age 32. My middle brother has been missing for more than 20 years, after what felt like vanishing into thin air. Meanwhile, my youngest brother […]
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