NAMI Blog

Crisis is often the most difficult part of mental illness. However, if you know how to prevent a crisis, how to handle one and what to expect, it can make things easier for indiviudals and their family members during the hardest times. 

"I am not suggesting that managing anxiety is that simple. My mental health will always be a work in progress, but I have found a tool that works for me."

"When I could, I typed out messages to myself on my phone from this calm part of me. Reading them later during a panic attack gave me hope and courage."

"I repeatedly told the doctor of my struggles that continuously grew worse with each visit, but she blamed everything on my “deficiencies” and told me to come back in a month after buying $150+ worth of vitamins."

Depression can be a hard thing to talk about. But it's important for those closest to us to know what we are facing. 

"She was my single loving parent, my trusted source, my caregiver. As time passed, our roles of mother and daughter – caregiver and care receiver – switched. Momma needed me as I learned time and time again."

"There will never be an easy way to deal with grief. Every day is a learning process and every day, it can get a little easier."

Spotting childhood depression can be challenging, but with careful observation, we can identify symptoms and get children the help they need. 

Community can be defined in many ways, but when simplified down to its most important element, community is all about connection. Feeling like you belong, and like you're a part of something, can be very beneficial to your mental health. 

"We must push back and speak up for our kids when they cannot yet advocate for themselves."