Hearing Voices “Stop, you’re giving me a headache. Can you just stop for a second?,” says Michael Vargas, to the voice in his head. “No I won’t.” whispers the voice back. “Thank you,” says Vargas, sarcastically and strongly. He’s learned … Read more
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today launched Take the Moment, a campaign that empowers people to collectively embrace the power of now for Mental Health Awareness Month 2024. As stigma around mental health persists and the national mental … Read more
from University of Barcelona via Science Daily — Chronic stress may be alleviated by low intensity light therapy (photobiomodulation) when applied to the gut-brain axis. Some neurological disorders can be improved through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive technique based on the application … Read more
Research News Archive | NAMI
- Mental Illness And Substance Use During Pregnancy Rising February 24, 2024Mental illness and substance use during pregnancy may lead to adverse maternal and birth outcomes, and recent research highlights concerning trends for both risk factors. Based on analysis of 2012-2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data, the prevalence of any mental illness (AMI) and serious mental illness (SMI) among pregnant individuals has increased […]
- Impact Of Climate Disasters On Adolescent Mental Health February 10, 2024Climate change is a known public health concern, and recent research emphasizes the potential impact on youth mental health. Reviewing data from over 38,000 high school students in 22 urban public school districts across 14 states, researchers found that adolescents experiencing the greatest number of climate-related “disaster days” were more likely to experience mental distress […]
