Obesity is a common problem in society at large, but is seen at higher rates among persons living with mental disorders. The ...

In Need Of Help Or Support? You are not alone! If you are struggling with your mental health, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. Connect with a NAMI HelpLine volunteer today. We get it. Your mental ...

Our award-winning NAMIWalks program is the largest, most vibrant mental health event series in the country. Taking place in more than 150 locations, NAMIWalks invites supporters to share their stores, ...

All FDA warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Please consult them before taking this medication. What is methylphenidate or dexmethylphenidate and what does it treat? Methylphenidate, ...

Ken Duckworth’s journey into psychiatry started when he was a boy growing up with a dad who experienced severe bipolar disorder. His father was loving, kind and periodically quite ill, hospitalized ...

In this 2-part podcast series, NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth guides discussions on bipolar disorder that offer insights from individuals, family members and mental health professionals.

We all experience anxiety. For example, speaking in front of a group can make us anxious, but that anxiety also motivates us to prepare and practice. Driving in heavy traffic is another common source ...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition characterized by difficulties regulating emotion. This means that people who experience BPD feel emotions intensely and for extended periods of ...

People often keep it a secret, but the urge to self-harm isn’t uncommon, especially in adolescents and young adults. Many overcome it with treatment. Whether a person has recently started hurting ...

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Thoughts of suicide can be frightening. But by reaching out for help or checking in with family and friends, we can avoid devastating outcomes. According to the CDC and NIMH, nearly 46,000 lives were ...

NAMI is proud to be part of highlighting this whitepaper, which explores the potential societal and economic impact of scaling Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for first-episode psychosis (FEP).