NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness
WEBNAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 700 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and ...
Support Groups - NAMI
WEBNAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. Many support groups are virtual and attendance is open to everyone across the country. Find the NAMI Family Support Group nearest you.
Warning Signs and Symptoms - NAMI
WEBProlonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger. Avoiding friends and social activities. Difficulties understanding or relating to other people. Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy. Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite. Changes in sex drive.
National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention
WEBNational Hotline For Mental Health Crises And Suicide Prevention Where We Stand NAMI believes that public policies and practices should promote access to care for people with mental health conditions. NAMI supports a nation-wide toll-free hotline that can adequately respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Why We Care Mental health crises …
Anxiety Disorders - NAMI
WEBEmotional symptoms: Feelings of apprehension or dread. Feeling tense or jumpy. Restlessness or irritability. Anticipating the worst and being watchful for signs of danger. Physical symptoms: Pounding or racing heart and shortness of breath. Sweating, tremors and twitches. Headaches, fatigue and insomnia.
Schizophrenia - NAMI
WEBSchizophrenia is a serious mental illness that interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others. It is a complex, long-term medical illness. The exact prevalence of schizophrenia is difficult to measure, but estimates range from 0.25% to 0.64% of U.S. adults.
Risk of Suicide - NAMI
WEBIf you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 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 […]
Lithium - NAMI
WEBLithium is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania. Symptoms of depression include: Depressed mood – feeling sad, empty, or tearful.
Mirtazapine (Remeron) - NAMI
WEBMirtazapine is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Symptoms of depression include: Depressed mood – feeling sad, empty, or tearful. Feeling worthless, guilty, hopeless, and helpless. Loss of interest or pleasure in your usual activities.
Borderline Personality Disorder - NAMI
WEBBorderline 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 time, and it is harder for them to return to a stable baseline after an emotionally triggering event. This difficulty can lead to impulsivity, poor ...