How to help someone with mental illness
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Being a family member or friend of someone struggling with a mental disorder can be overwhelming and confusing. As someone on the sidelines, [...]
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
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Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that can be quite misunderstood. It’s estimated that 5.5 million Americans age 18 [...]
Community Based Programs Improve Lives of Young Adults
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A recent report by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows community-based programs improve the lives of [...]
Mental Health: Frequently-Asked Questions
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This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. The following are the answers to some frequently-asked questions about mental health issues: [...]
Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012: Oct. 7-13, 2012
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In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition [...]
Kara’s Story
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Kara always prided herself on being a “fixer” so when her uncle was diagnosed with schizophrenia she nominated herself to [...]