NAMI STL News & Blog

By Elizabeth Marconi | nami.org | June 2, 2026 From struggle to stability Looking back, I displayed symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from a young age. However, like many, I was not properly diagnosed until much later. Life with OCD can feel exhausting. When my symptoms were at their worst, I would spend hours upon hours trying to neutralize or correct a single intrusive thought until it felt “right,” only to then get pulled into the same cycle with another … Read more

oregonstate.edu | news-medical.net University students who aren’t always enthused about walking across campus for class can take heart in new research that suggests lots of daily steps translates to improved mental health and better sleep. The study by scientists in the Oregon State University College of Liberal Arts was published in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Their … Read more

nami.org Two in three teens feel their schools should have a curriculum to teach about what mental health is, according to NAMI’s 2022 polling. But right now, educators aren’t always equipped to help students learn about mental health, recognize warning signs of mental health conditions, and know where to get help. We know that young … Read more

By Megan Rochford, LPCC-S | futureofpersonalhealth.com No one should have to navigate their loved one’s mental health challenges alone. Caregivers deserve support, resources, and community to help them care for their loved ones and themselves. As a clinical counselor with years of experience working in mental health, I have always known that family support can … Read more

By Aryelle Siclait | today.com Without meaning to, you might be keeping your children from developing important problem-solving skills. TODAY’s Never Have I Ever series offers guidance about procedures and practices our trusted health experts would never participate in. Discover why they should be avoided and which healthy practices you should turn to instead. There … Read more

Posted on May 5, 2026 This Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, the “Seize the Awkward” campaign encourages teens and young adults to start conversations with friends who may be struggling New York – The “Seize the Awkward” campaign, a partnership between the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) … Read more

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced efforts to curb psychiatric overprescribing at a MAHA Institute summit on mental health and overmedicalization. As the closing speaker, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. laid out a new action plan to promote appropriate psychiatric prescribing and drive deprescribing when clinically indicated. “Today, we take clear … Read more

May 12, 2026 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Health Management Associates (HMA) Launch the National Collaborative for Crisis Systems Innovation Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Health Management Associates (HMA) are proud to announce the launch of the National Collaborative for Crisis Systems Innovation, a new national initiative … Read more

By The Foundation for a Better Life | passiton.com Photo credit: The Foundation for a Better Life All of us start somewhere. For Adam Sandler, the confidence to stand up in front of an audience came from years of sharing a bedroom, and a life, with his older brother. The best material for a comedian … Read more

By Sonya Collins | Medically Reviewed by Sarah Goodell | webmd.com | Apr, 21 2026 When someone you love is living with severe, recurrent depression, finding a treatment that might finally help can feel like a lifeline. And then the denial letter arrives from your insurance provider. The treatment isn’t covered by your insurance. Or it’s … Read more

By Carmen Chai | everydayhealth.com Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects more than your joints and mobility. The impact of the chronic autoimmune disorder can be profound, reshaping daily routines and the emotional rhythm of marriages and long-term relationships. When one partner develops RA, couples must adjust to chronic pain, fatigue, stiffness, and unpredictability. A small study involving … Read more