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Schizophrenia and Getting Older

Mar 7, 2014

Dr. Dilip Jeste points to four types of psychosocial treatments to ensure individuals with schizophrenia age successfully.

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Actress Halle Berry Talks about Her New Movie, Frankie & Alice, Mental Illness and Hope in NAMI Interview

Feb 19, 2014

Actress Halle Berry appears on the cover of the latest issue of The Advocate, the magazine of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), with an interview inside about her upcoming film, Frankie & Alice, which will be re-released April 4, 2014 by Lionsgate and Codeblack Films.

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Trying to Unlock the Secrets of Schizophrenia

Feb 13, 2014

With new technology, scientists are taking a deeper look in the human genome to find the cause of schizophrenia.

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Book Review: The Geometry of Mental Illness

Feb 6, 2014

Dr. Geoffrey Phillips is helping fight the stigma of mental illness through his Happy Circle trilogy, written “for all ages and all brains.”

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Speaking with Former Surgeon General David Satcher, a Leader in Mental Health

Feb 3, 2014

Nearly 15 years after his landmark report on mental health, Dr. Satcher's work continues to have an impact on the country's mental health.

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Ask a Cop: What Should I Say When I Call 911 for a Loved One?

Jan 31, 2014

No one wants to experience a crisis, but it's important to be prepared if one does happen.

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Ask the Doctor: Living Well with Bipolar Disorder

Jan 30, 2014

Dr. Nierenberg joined NAMI's medical director Ken Duckworth to look at the combination of factors that help ensure wellness.

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Federal Proposal to Limit Access to Psychiatric Medications Causes Concern

Jan 14, 2014

Proposed alterations to Medicare Part D could mean changes in the availability of medication for individuals with mental illness.

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Let’s Talk about Cats and Mental Illness

Jan 9, 2014

What do we make about the connection between cat bites and the risk of depression?

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Tune-in to Hear Why It’s Time to Take Action on Children’s Mental Health

Jan 1, 2014

Half of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, with one in five children affected by mental illness and often not getting treatment for years. To help children and their families, schools and communities, the Cigna Foundation is sponsoring and co-hosting a forum and webcast today with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The forum will provide steps that teachers, parents and health care professionals can take to address the growing mental health crisis among youth

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