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NAMI Huntsville

4 months ago

NAMI supports Medicaid Expansion ... See MoreSee Less

Alabama, America’s most religious state, and Medicaid expansion

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Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama legislature have chosen to let $4.8 billion in federal tax money of Alabama residents go to the other 38 states which decided to expand their Medicaid programs.

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NAMI Huntsville

5 months ago

Fighting myths is a big part of getting to the accurate information, especially when it comes to mental health. ... See MoreSee Less

7 Myths And Facts About Bipolar Disorder | How-To Help

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When it comes to mental health wellbeing and how to help someone with a mental health problem, many people are left misinformed. In this blog, myths and facts about bipolar disorder are listed as well as on how to help a person with the illness.

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NAMI Huntsville

5 months ago

NAMI supports medication compliance. Always consult your doctor before changing your medication use.

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This mental health drug may actually harm your brain health

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A recent study found that a commonly used antipsychotic medication was linked to adverse changes in brain structure. They found that the use of drug olanzapine was linked to adverse changes in brain structure, namely a thinning of the cortex. These changes were stronger in older people. The adverse....

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NAMI Huntsville

5 months ago

There are quite a few diagnoses in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Take the time to learn about a few. It is eye opening.

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An illness in the shadows: life with borderline personality disorder

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BPD is one of the mental illnesses we still know least about, but now there is hope of a treatment

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NAMI Huntsville

5 months ago

NAMI Huntsville's mission is to improve the lives of the individuals and families affected by mental illness, especially severe mental illness. There is no doubt that some severe mental disorders are illnesses which are extremely real to those who have been involved in recovery. It is, at the same time, potentially encouraging to some to consider that perhaps a less severe condition may be better understood as a mismatch between the individual's functioning and the social environment. It is quite possible that social and educational reform may help improve the rates of certain illnesses better than medication. ... See MoreSee Less

Researchers Doubt That Certain Mental Disorders Are Disorders At All

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What if mental disorders like anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder aren’t mental disorders at all?

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