Daily Archives: September 5, 2016

More than two-thirds of U.S. adults have smartphones, and among young adults 18 to 29 years, more than 85 percent have smartphones. Researchers are looking to tap into this growing smartphone use for new ways to improve mental health research … Continue reading →

The practice of mindfulness is linked to wide-ranging health benefits and has gained tremendous popularity in recent years as a strategy for self-care. What is mindfulness? UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center defines mindful awareness as “paying attention to present moment … Continue reading →

Often, the stigma you experience because of your mental illness can seem as bad, if not worse, than the symptoms of your mental illness. Here are some strategies for dealing with stigma: Reach out to friends, family and co-workers. This … Continue reading →

Before you can fight stigma you need to arm yourself with information about many of the common mental illnesses that adults and children are diagnosed with. This is not an exhaustive list, but a start in understanding many conditions that … Continue reading →

Being diagnosed with a mental illness can be a life changing experience. Talking about it with friends, family, peers and co-workers can help to shatter the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Here are a few points to help you get … Continue reading →

Talking with friends and family about your mental illness can be difficult; and stigma, unfamiliarity and frequent misunderstanding about mental illness can add to the challenge. Deciding who to talk to is a personal decision—some people may be comfortable sharing … Continue reading →

As the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 34, suicide is a serious public health problem. There arewarning signs of suicide, many of which may … Continue reading →

Mental Health Impairments under ADA Many people with mental health conditions have a right to reasonable accommodations in their workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives protections to individuals with disabilities for equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, … Continue reading →

When my husband’s child psychiatry office received the spring 2010 issue of the Advocate (a magazine put out by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI), I was interested to see that the front cover featured actress Glenn Close … Continue reading →