Arlington, VA — Yesterday, the White House released a new Executive Order, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” which directs federal agencies to make it easier to involuntarily treat ...

A NAMI-Ipsos poll conducted in January 2025, which focused on full-time workers employed at companies across industries with at least 100 employees, found that the workforce believes mental health at ...

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An unstable sense of self, anger, aggression, self-harm, and substance abuse are common symptoms for men with borderline personality disorder (BPD). “It’s important for people to know that it’s a ...

For many people, a key point in the progression of schizophrenia is known as the first episode of psychosis and tends to occur between ages 16 and 30. While the episode may trigger medical ...

As summer ends, a mix of emotions can fill households. While some parents eagerly anticipate sending their kids back to school, and some kids look forward to reuniting with friends and teachers, this ...

Self-harm, the intentional and direct harming of one’s own body, is a serious problem that can profoundly impact a person’s life. This can include a variety of behaviors, such as cutting, burning or ...

When thinking about effective pathways to recovery, the mental health community must consider a largely untapped resource: Certified Peer Specialists (CPSs). People with mental illness who are ...

It’s no secret that Black men face a unique set of circumstances in our world; economic, health care and educational disparities, as well systemic racism and social injustice. These factors create a ...

Most of us have heard the saying: “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” This old-fashioned mantra reinforces a long-held, misguided belief: that being “unclean” equates to laziness and moral ineptitude.

It started in fifth grade: the thoughts and feelings of wanting to die, to disappear. It took me decades to learn how to manage it, and I’m still learning every day. I say manage because that’s what I ...

Socialization is particularly important for the emotional well-being of people with serious mental illness (SMI). This is true for several reasons. When people maintain their connections with others, ...