By Emmie Pombo | Mar. 09, 2018 Living with mental illness is not easy. It’s a consistent problem without a clear solution. While treatments like medication and psychotherapy are incredibly helpful, sometimes people experiencing mental health conditions need to do more day-in and day-out to feel good or even just okay. Some common self-help suggestions more »
Read MoreFY18 Funding Signals Greater Investment in Services for Individuals with Mental Illness & Families Mar 22 2018 Following the release of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 federal appropriations package, NAMI is extremely grateful for the increased investments in mental health services and supports. By including significant funding increases for these programs, Congress has taken a more »
Read MoreMarch 28, 2018 | By Sara Gaynes Levy with reporting by Tess Kornfeld After Brittany King graduated from college, she went through a new job every six to 12 months. “I couldn’t seem to find my groove,” the 32-year-old says. “I just thought I kept getting bad jobs. I would sit for hours and not more »
Read MoreMarch 26, 2018 | By Amy Ellis Nutt In the first comprehensive imaging study of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preschoolers, researchers have found evidence that structural changes in the brain are already recognizable at the age of 4. “One of our big questions was thinking about an early-onset disorder and linking it to early-onset brain anomalies,” more »
Read MoreThank you for giving your time and support to our 2018 NAMIWalks Event! There are two ways to support our walk. The first is to walk with us: join us in person on June 2nd at Marina Park in Kirkland, WA, or register as a virtual walker and walk with us online. You can register more »
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