NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness
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National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention
WEBNational Hotline For Mental Health Crises And Suicide Prevention Where We Stand NAMI believes that public policies and practices should promote access to care for people with mental health conditions. NAMI supports a nation-wide toll-free hotline that can adequately respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Why We Care Mental health crises and suicides can […]
Warning Signs and Symptoms - NAMI
WEBProlonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger. Avoiding friends and social activities. Difficulties understanding or relating to other people. Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy. Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite. Changes in sex drive.
WEBn the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second-generation antipsycho. ic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Risperidone rebalances dopamine and serotonin to i. Symptoms of schizophrenia include: • Hallucinations - imagined voices or …
Risk of Suicide - NAMI
WEBIf you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Thoughts of suicide can be frightening. But by reaching out for help or checking in with family and friends, we can avoid devastating outcomes. According to the CDC and NIMH, nearly 46,000 […]
Mental Health By the Numbers | NAMI
WEBMillions of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021 (57.8 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults. 5.5% of U.S. adults experienced serious mental illness in 2021 ...
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) | NAMI
WEBLamotrigine is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) and certain types of seizure disorders. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania. Symptoms of depression include:
How to Help Yourself and Others with Suicidal Ideation
WEBDec 14, 2022 · If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988 or using chat services at 988lifeline.org to connect to a trained crisis counselor. You can also get crisis text support via the Crisis Text ...
Aripiprazole (Abilify) - NAMI
WEBFor aripiprazole these include: rash, dry mouth, muscle aches, seizure, agitation. Some people may develop muscle-related side effects while taking aripiprazole. The technical terms for these are “extrapyramidal symptoms” (EPS) and “tardive dyskinesia” (TD). Symptoms of EPS include restlessness, tremor, and stiffness.
Teen & Young Adult HelpLine - NAMI
WEBNAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine. Available Monday Through Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM ET. Mental health starts here. NAMI is proud to introduce the Teen and Young Adult (TYA) HelpLine: A free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults. Our T&YA Specialists are young people ...