Posted on February 9, 2016
Washington Post
Living with depression and axiety disorder, the author finally accepted that her conditions are real illnesses and not flaws and her fault--and that recovery was possible and theydidn’t have to end with suicide. Those truths helped her find compassion for her dad.
READ MOREPosted on February 2, 2016
Medical Xpress
Besides its stigmatizing,harshness as a word, is schizophrenia even an appropriate term for diagnosis?
READ MOREPosted on January 27, 2016
Washington Post
Fo the first time, scientists have identified a molecular process in the brain that helps to trigger schizophrenia. It might ultimately lead to early detection and new treatments.
READ MOREPosted on January 26, 2016
USA Today
Major depression is a leading cause of disability in the United States The new screening guidelines emphasize that it is common, painful, costly and treatable.
READ MOREPosted on January 20, 2016
U.S. Senate HELP Committee
NAMI New York's Hakeem Rahim, EdM, MA testified for NAMI at a Senate hearing on reform of the mental health care system. Video and text are presented.
READ MOREPosted on January 5, 2016
ABC News
$500 million would provide a great help for people needing mental health care. States across the country cut mental health funding during the recession by approximately $4 billion
READ MOREPosted on January 1, 2016
MinnPost
NAM's report “State Mental Health Legislation: Trends, Themes and Effective Practices” recognized three states— Minnesota, New York and Virginia--as national leaders. NAMI itself has many great executive directors. but it doesn't hurt that Minnesota's director is willing to make herself a thorn in the side of decisionmakers.
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Posted on December 31, 2015
Ask Amy (syndicated column)
NAMI medical director Ken Duckworth is consulted an advises that depending on the severity of a situation, a person can start by simply asking the neighbor, “Do you have a friend or family member I can call for you?”
READ MOREPosted on December 29, 2015
Reuters
Police are being asked to fill the gaps that have been created by an inadequate mental health care system.
READ MOREPosted on December 15, 2015
New York Times
Many doctors worry that these drugs are used despite no published research into their effectiveness and potential health risks for children so young
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