Lane provides an in-depth dive into the field of psychiatric epidemiology. Continue reading An Introduction to Psychiatric Epidemiology
A HelpLine Story
Dedicated volunteer Andrew Posner shares his stint with NAMI Washtenaw County as a NAMI HelpLine volunteer.Continue reading A HelpLine Story
You Are Not Alone: Community Stories of Mental Health
As the evening’s stories of resilience and a promising future of improved mental health outcomes for all drew to a close, the work of NAMI and its community forges ahead.Continue reading You Are Not Alone: Community Stories of Mental Health
The Complexity of Awareness
“We sometimes construct awareness as simple, linear narratives which lead to a single conclusion, but this story illustrates something different.”Continue reading The Complexity of Awareness
Understanding Sociology in the Context of Mental Health
In this article, I will expand upon what it means to think like a sociologist, and how we can harness this “sociological lens” and apply it to the realm of mental health. Continue reading Understanding Sociology in the Context of Mental Health
Stigma – The Silent Injustice
In this article, I shall reflect on three examples of stigmatic behavior and then demonstrate the importance of educating members of our society attempting to increase mental health awareness: stereotyping, conformity, and discrimination.Continue reading Stigma – The Silent Injustice
Reflection: Tending the Seeds of Friendship
I am going to keep reaching out. And as I do, though I am a hopeless introvert, I am learning how to shrug off the seeds that don’t bear fruit and persist in the relationships that do. Continue reading Reflection: Tending the Seeds of Friendship
Reflection: The Reception of Wisdom
As we travel deeper into the depths of the human heart and ultimately the love of humanity, we have the unique gift of acquiring wisdom through our suffering. This piece reflects on this idea using my personal experience of struggling with a serious mental illness.Continue reading Reflection: The Reception of Wisdom
Mental Health Awareness – Raising the Issues
This month, reporter John Wm. Dunn spoke with NAMI Washtenaw volunteers and staff to understand why they believe it is important to raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health conditions.Continue reading Mental Health Awareness – Raising the Issues
Finding Hope in Love
In all my articles to date, I have presented my interpretation of some very abstract virtues such as hope and love; however, I would like for you to consider the fact that these virtues can be developed in very specific and concrete ways such as self-care, personal responsibility, and reading the testimonies of others who have experienced circumstances you may or may not have found yourself in.Continue reading Finding Hope in Love