October 2019 | NAMI

The PTSD They Don’t Talk About

"When I returned from the doctor, I couldn’t believe it. PTSD: a diagnosis given to a person who has survived a traumatic event. I had never...

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Here’s What People Get Wrong About Depression

"In honor of National Depression Awareness Month, I encourage you to have a conversation with your loved ones about depression. Do your best to be...

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What I Wish Others Hadn’t Said After My Hospitalization

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People with Mental Illness Can Work

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Clarifying the Nature of Psychiatric Diagnoses

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How Being Hospitalized Changed My Perception of Mental Illness

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Borderline Personality Disorder Myths and Facts

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The Difference Between a Disorder and a Feeling

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Mental Health Conditions Seen in Childhood

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PTSD is More Likely in Women Than Men

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The Messy Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Helping My Daughter Through the Onset of Mental Illness

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Six Myths and Facts about Mental Illness

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