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Caring for Caregivers: Why They Need to Protect Their Own Mental Health
Caregiving can be one of life’s most meaningful yet demanding responsibilities. Whether you’re a parent managing a child’s physical or behavioral challenges, an adult caring for an aging parent, or supporting a loved one through illness or disability, the weight of these responsibilities can...
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Building Resilience: Early Intervention and Prevention Strategies for Youth at Risk of Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use
A small seed of concern may take root in the mind of a teenager, planted by social pressures, school demands, or deeper struggles. At first, it may seem manageable. But without support and guidance, that seed can grow unchecked branching into anxiety, deepening into depression, or reaching toward...
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How to Approach Treating Older Adults with Complex Mental and Physical Care Needs
Roughly 14% of adults over age 60 (WHO, 2023) live with a mental health condition. As the geriatric population continues to grow (Urban Institute, n.d.), so do its rates of mental distress, depression, and drug deaths (Wilson, 2024). The behavioral health industry must prepare for treating more...
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Breaking Mental Health Stigma in the NYC Hispanic/Latino Community
At NAMI-NYC, we often say 1 in 5 of us is affected by mental illness, and the other 4 are family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. We are ALL impacted by mental illness. Most interventions are for the individual, but it's critically important to remember the first ring around the...
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Supporting Recovery Together: The Impact of Family Involvement on Housing and Employment Outcome
The journey of recovery from substance abuse or mental health challenges requires a multifaceted approach. While professional interventions are crucial, the significance of family involvement cannot be overstated. This article explores how family support enhances housing and employment outcomes for...
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Wraparound and Wellness: A Catalyst for Recovery
Grappling with the ever-growing population of youth experiencing opioid abuse in New Jersey necessitates bold action. Is getting back to the basics of wellness and community connectedness too basic for this complex dilemma? Wellness and community connectedness are essential components for a...
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What’s Hidden in the Hallways: A Look Inside Teenage Opioid Use
Walking through the hallways of any high school in America, you will notice student cliques that have existed for generations. You will find your scholars, your athletes, your artists, your so-called “outcasts,” your musicians, your “popular” kids, and anyone and everyone else that falls...
