What Is Mania, and What Does It Mean to Have a Manic Episode? Here’s What Experts Say Posted on June 28, 2021 The terms "mania" and "manic episode" describe a state of mind characterized by high ...

2020 devastated US mental health — healing must be a priority Posted on February 23, 2021 Opinion piece by Daniel Gillison, NAMI CEO and Andy Keller, president and CEO of Meadows Mental Health Policy ...

‘Alarming’ Worldwide Decline in Mental Health Posted on March 15, 2022 The 2021 Mental State of the World report shows a decline in mental health worldwide, with young adults reporting the poorest ...

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NAMI announces the release of “Meet Little Monster,” a mental health coloring and activity book created for young children as a tool for them to express and explore their feelings in a fun, creative ...

In any given year, only 60% of people with a mental illness get mental health care. As a result, family members and caregivers often play a large role in helping and supporting them. Millions of ...

Everyone experiences boredom at some point in their lives. Of course, we can all recall times when we were left without anything to do, when we weren’t interested in our surroundings or when we felt ...

About 2 million times each year, people with mental illness are booked in our nation’s jails, often because communities rely on law enforcement to respond to mental health crises — and they lack the ...

It’s no secret that Black men face a unique set of circumstances in our world; economic, health care and educational disparities, as well systemic racism and social injustice. These factors create a ...

Identifying the pillars of “good” mental health is crucial to improving our mental and emotional well-being. In my work as a psychiatrist and researcher, I have identified seven behaviors that ...

As the 1 in 5 adults living with mental illness know all too well, accessing resources and receiving adequate care can be a challenging process. A 2017 study published in “Psychological Science in the ...

You are probably familiar with the names of the various mental illnesses, such as major depressive disorder and schizophrenia. These names reflect what is called the “categorical” approach to mental ...