Nov 24, 20212 minPsychosis: Crisis Intervention TechniquesSource: CIT Conference Notes 2021 Psychosis is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The three most common diagnoses are: anxiety, depression and...
Nov 10, 20215 minSpirituality, Religion and Mental IllnessSource: https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/wellbeing-physical-health/spirituality-religion-and-men...
Nov 3, 20217 minWhat is Spiritual Health?Source: https://backpackerverse.com/spiritual-health/ The basis of spirituality rests on the idea that life is meaningful and that each...
Oct 27, 20212 minConnecting with Someone in DistressSource: Adele Dunn, NAMI Flagstaff, 2021 Suggestions on how to approach a person in distress: Greet them in a calm voice and let them...
Oct 20, 20217 minBuilding Your ResilienceSource: apa.org/topic/resilience. Published: February 1, 2020 We all face trauma, adversity and other stresses. Here’s a roadmap for...
Oct 13, 202110 minThe Mental Health Benefits of ExerciseAuthors: Lawrence Robinson, Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Melinda Smith, M.A. Last updated: August 2021 You already know that exercise is good...
Oct 6, 20213 minNutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on FoodSource: Harvard Publishing Col. Contributing editor: Eva Selhub MD Date: March 26, 2020 Think about it. Your brain is always "on." It...
Sep 29, 20212 minHow the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting People’s Mental Health and Substance UseSource: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/press-release/how-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-affecting-peoples-mental-health-and-substance...
Sep 22, 20215 minWhat is Dual Diagnoses?Many people suffering from a substance use disorder also have an existing mental illness. This is known as a dual diagnosis or...
Sep 15, 20219 minNutrition and Mental HealthSource: https://socalsunrisemh.com/nutrition-and-mental-health/ There is no doubt that diet affects many aspects of health, including...
Sep 8, 20214 minPreventing Adverse Childhood ExperiencesSource: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces What are adverse childhood experiences? Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are...
Aug 25, 20215 minWhat Does It Mean When We Call Addiction a Brain Disorder? By Dr. Nora Volkow Source: https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/noras-blog/2018/03/what-does-it-mean-when-we-call-addiction-brain-disorde...
Aug 18, 20212 minWords Matter: Preferred Language for Talking About AddictionSource: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/addiction-science/words-matter-preferred-language-talking-about-addiction Addiction is a...
Aug 11, 20211 minLanguage Matters in Mental HealthSource: http://hogg.utexas.edu/news-resources/language-matters-in-mental-health Language shapes how we see the world. The words we choose...
Jul 28, 20215 minTips for Helping Someone with PTSD 1: Provide social support It’s common for people with PTSD to withdraw from family and friends. They may feel ashamed, not want to burden...
Jul 21, 20214 minHow to Support a Friend with OCDTry to remain as positive as possible and refrain from scolding or negative remarks. Keep in mind that your support is very important in...
Jul 14, 20216 minTalking to Someone with SchizophreniaSource: https://www.whiteswanfoundation.org/author/white-swan-foundation Talking to a person suffering from schizophrenia may seem very...
Jul 7, 20213 minWhat to say to someone who has depression1. Do you want to talk about it? I’m here when you’re ready. You can’t force someone to talk, but knowing you’re available can really...
Jun 14, 20213 minCreating A Community Of Support On CampusBy Ashli Haggard | Oct. 16, 2015 NAMI on Campus at John Jay College members sport their #I Will Listen shirts to encourage dialogue...
May 31, 20218 minOnset of Mental Illness:First Signs and Symptoms in Young AdultsYou may think that once you’re out of high school, you’re finished growing up. Physically, you’re probably as tall as you will ever get,...