Overcoming Depression, One Step at a Time: Diana’s Story
Get inspired by Diana’s story about overcoming depression! Being active changed her life–it can help you, too.
Myth Busters: Depression
Come along as we address some of the myths surrounding depression–part 2 in our series on mental illness myth busting.
Words Matter: The Impact of Language
Have you thought about the meanings behind the words you use? What can happen when someone says “I’m feeling crazy” or “You’re being so OCD”? Can words really influence how someone is feeling?
“There’s no such thing as closure!”
Read what Dr. Pauline Boss had to say about ambiguous loss at our 2024 Annual Mental Health Forum, in her own words.
Canine Superpowers: A look at psychiatric service dogs
Learn all about psychiatric service dogs–how they can help, how to get one, and how they differ from emotional support animals.
Myth Busters: Borderline Personality Disorder
Welcome to a new series of articles that will look at specific mental illnesses and bust preconceived notions about said illness. We are starting off with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
My Walking Cure: Loreen’s Story
Meet AMI board member and triathlete Loreen Pindera and discover how exercise has changed her mental health.
Is Online Medical Help Right For You? The pros and cons of telemedicine
Many appointments were moved online during the Covid-19 pandemic. This has led to a sea change in how we attend appointments, and that comes with both pros and cons.
Too Much of a Good Thing? The pitfalls of too many mental health conversations
There is a lot more talk about mental health these days. There are significant benefits, but is there a dark side to talking so openly about mental health?
Delusions and hallucinations can be really scary! How to help a loved one who is dealing with psychosis
It can be incredibly scary and debilitating if a loved one begins telling you that they are seeing or hearing things that are not there, or begins experiencing grandiose or intense delusions. We’ve got some tips for how to communicate and how to cope.
