Depression is a widespread issue in the U.S. affecting about 40 million adults. Fortunately, there are many ways to feel better. Talking to a licensed psychiatrist can make a huge difference and there ...

NAMI Sharing Hope, is a free safe space to have conversations on mental health and wellness— because people of Black and African Ancestry around the country deserve supportive and healing spaces by ...

For these reasons, many men find depression a difficult topic to discuss. They feel ashamed that they need help and are too ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions).

At work you have to weigh the advantages against the disadvantages of being open about a mental health condition. Consider the potential negative impact on things like stigma from coworkers against ...

The emotional and physical changes surrounding childbirth can be demanding. “I had never heard of postpartum psychosis when it happened to me,” shares one mother on a NAMI Blog post. “I was never ...

Support for kids and parents managing mental health, including recognizing signs and accessing the right care.

Scientific Research Award Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., a preeminent teacher, clinician and researcher in children’s mental ...

Part of what adds to the frustrating process of obtaining mental health services is the confusing terminology that insurance companies use. Here are some of the most common terms used when health ...

If your health plan has refused to pay for care, or denied a mental health claim, you have the right to appeal and ask your health plan to reconsider their decision. Once you decide to appeal, here ...

Mental health conditions are complex, and research is critical to helping us understand more about them and how they affect ...

Equity in Action. Hope for All. People with mental illness deserve to be treated with respect and dignity within their community and be provided supports that enable them to be successful in managing ...