National Alliance on Mental Illness
By Sharon Dunas Holidays tend to be especially stressful for people living with mental health conditions and their families. Below are some expectations and tips on how to reduce stress. How Holidays Can Be Challenging for Those Living with Mental
Words matter. Language we use in our verbal and written communications can be supportive or hurtful to those impacted by mental health conditions. A few simple changes to the way we communicate can support those living with mental health conditions
How can we work together to support the needs of youth as they transition back to the classroom? Here are some ways to help support student mental health. Request an Ending the Silence presentation at your school. Ending the Silence
NAMI WLA’s Britt Turpack lead a self-care wellness session during NAMI California’s Youth Symposium.
Adults generally need between seven and nine hours of sleep. About 1 in 3 people in the U.S. report difficulty sleeping at least one night per week. Insomnia is caused by difficulty falling or staying asleep, or waking up too early in the morning. Sleep
Persons with brain disorders can have problems with realities, be fearful, agitated and withdrawn, use poor judgment, have little motivation or empathy for you, and believe their delusions. It is difficult for family members to witness the effects of mental illness
I like to share this quote with family members who love someone with a mental health condition: “Ask not what disease the person has, but what person the disease has.” —Sir William Osler Remember: you did not cause the illness,