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Staff Perspectives: Veterans Breakfast Club
On November 6, NAMI Keystone PA was invited to participate in the annual Veterans Breakfast Club event held at Rivers Casino. The event is a staple in the veteran community and continues to grow year after year...
When the Season Doesn't Feel Calm or Bright
We want to share 10 practical ways to protect yourself leading into a busy — and sometimes difficult — holiday season. You can download your free holiday mental health guide to start preparing right now!
Breaking Point
Growing up my life appeared to be very normal from the outside looking in. I had friends, spent lots of time at parties, football games, and playing volleyball. But what most people didn't know is that I was hiding. I was suffering in silence, because I felt like I had to be perfect to be likable...
My Experience With Tardive Dyskinesia
I had been on atypical antipsychotics after having serious side effects from mood stabilizers for Bipolar Disorder Type II when I noticed that the right side of my face would seem to move by itself. At first, I just thought it would go away and because I had had such a hard time...
Running for Mental Health: 6 Reasons It Works For Me
I've been a runner for over half my life, but I've never known how to convince other people to start running. Everyone already knows all the reasons to start: improved cardiovascular fitness, increased life expectancy. Everyone knows that more time in the sun means more vitamin D.
I'm Good
My anxiety is high. Go see a Therapist! I'm Good I'm so sad. Go see a Therapist! I'm Good ...
NAMI's Statement on Violent Attack at the U.S. Capitol
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol building... Read More
Taking Care of your Mental Health this Winter
2020 has been quite a year. It's hard to believe we are already in December and the year is almost over. It felt like 2020 was just getting started when the pandemic hit and crushed all of our plans and expectations. I can't wait to put 2020 to rest and I hope 2021 is a much better year...
I Served, Too
It seems simple enough. I served, too! In the US Army, for eight years and even deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. But I and thousands of other women vets, many also married to a veteran, are always overlooked, not only by the public, but also our fellow veterans and the systems...