Tag Archives: NAMI

Hope For Our Babies: #LetsDoThis

Posted on October 24, 2016 by @jamieweil

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.                              Margaret Meade I … Continue reading →

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Suicide

Posted on August 18, 2014 by @jamieweil

Nothing throws us off more than suicide. It hits especially hard when that act is committed by a young person or by someone famous. It draws attention to a subject we’d rather collectively turn away from and talk about the weather instead. Or … Continue reading →

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Teaching the Teachers

Posted on September 2, 2013 by @jamieweil

Back to school is in the air. Can you smell it? For parents of children with mental illness this is a stressful time and for those children, even more problematic. Rather than “I love school and can’t wait to get … Continue reading →

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US v. UK: Early Onset Bipolar

Posted on July 8, 2013 by @jamieweil

I’m told there’s a growing tension in the UK between parents and the various medical powers with regards to early onset bipolar disorder. In England, top medical organizations are holding their position: children under 18 cannot have (or at least, … Continue reading →

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The Connecticut School Shooting Tragedy

Posted on December 15, 2012 by @jamieweil

When a tragedy happens like yesterday’s school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut with 20 year-old Adam Lanza opening fire on his mother’s class of kindergarteners, the mental health community holds its collective breath. It waits, hoping that the tragedy did not … Continue reading →

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Suicide: To Get Out or To Get Healthy

Posted on November 28, 2012 by @jamieweil

Last night I found out a new friend had killed herself. We didn’t know each other that well, but well enough to have had coffee once and know we had common interests. Not well enough to find this out until … Continue reading →

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