Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions).

Support for kids and parents managing mental health, including recognizing signs and accessing the right care.

The emotional and physical changes surrounding childbirth can be demanding. “I had never heard of postpartum psychosis when it happened to me,” shares one mother on a NAMI Blog post. “I was never ...

Some people are afraid that taking a medication will change their personality, but most find that medication allows them to take charge of their lives. Medications for mental health conditions fall ...

At work you have to weigh the advantages against the disadvantages of being open about a mental health condition. Consider the potential negative impact on things like stigma from coworkers against ...

Thank you for your interest in starting a NAMI On Campus Club at your high school! NAMI on Campus clubs are student-led, student-run mental health clubs on high school campuses. These clubs promote ...

NAMI believes that all people with mental health conditions deserve access to supports that promote wellness. NAMI supports public policies and laws that help address social determinants of health, ...

Although the overall suicide rate in the U.S. has increased in recent years, specific communities and identities experience disproportionate risks. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among ...

Access to affordable housing is a critical social determinant of health, and a person’s access to housing can affect — and is affected by — mental health. Experiencing housing instability may ...

Although it has declined in the past decade, the highest percentage of immigration to the U.S. comes from Mexico. Additionally, rates of migration from Central American countries including Guatemala, ...

NAMI believes that no one should be subject to practices that can cause or worsen mental health symptoms, and that public policies to protect individuals should be guided by credible, evidence-based ...

Thank you for your interest in starting a NAMI On Campus Club at your college! NAMI On Campus clubs are student-led, student-run mental health clubs on college campuses. These clubs promote mental ...