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
A Poem
A reflection on my spiritual journey from the living hell of a psychotic break to a state of higher awareness.Continue reading A Poem
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
Reflections: The Strength and Courage of a Vulnerable Human Being
“…all individuals who strive for the actualization of love, a universal human need, possess the inner resources of similar strength.”Continue reading Reflections: The Strength and Courage of a Vulnerable Human Being
A Father Who Led Me to Community
Community is such a very precious thing. My earthly Father, though he was not perfect, taught me what a loving father is like. Continue reading A Father Who Led Me to Community
A Poem
An opinion that expressing our true selves can lead to growth and healing.Continue reading A Poem
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