NAMI HelpLine

Realizing the Impact of Mental Illness on My Family

"I was naïve to think that mental illness had nothing to do with me. Even as I trained to help others understand and cope with...

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Why I Don’t Say My Son ‘Committed’ Suicide

Often, the terminology we use to describe suicide is offensive to those who have lost loved ones. Here is one mother's account of why we...

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Suicide is Not the Answer

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Suicide in the News: How Should We React?

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We Want You Here

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Addressing Male Suicide

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Reflections on Medicine, Shame and Stigma

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Voices of Lived Experience Can Save Lives

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The Ripple Effect of Suicide

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It Begins, Life Without My Son

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The Life Vest of Support

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Changing the Conversation About Suicide in the Black Community

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Why Suicide Reporting Guidelines Matter

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How Schools Can Help Students Respond to Suicide

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My Great Wake-Up Call

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A Sermon of Truth About Depression

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Let’s Talk About Depression

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Suicide: A Cry for Life

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Living With Suicide Loss

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Can Social Media Save a Life?

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It’s Time to Talk About Suicide in LGBTQ Communities

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Learning More About Suicidal Ideation

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