• About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Principles of Support
    • Board of Directors
    • Media Gallery
    • Join BOD
  • Support Groups
    • Support Hub
    • NAMI Family Support
    • NAMI Connection Recovery
    • NAMI Family-to-Family
    • NAMI Peer-to-Peer
  • Get Involved
    • Advocacy
    • NAMI Events
    • Training
    • Volunteer
    • Join/Renew
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Become a Director
  • Calendar
  • Blog
    • Letters From President
    • NAMI News
    • Knowledge Bank
  • Donate

NAMI Atlanta/Auburn || Crisis Helplines

News
NAMI Atlanta Auburn NAMI Atlanta Auburn NAMI Atlanta Auburn NAMI Atlanta Auburn
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Principles of Support
    • Board of Directors
    • Media Gallery
    • Join BOD
  • Support Groups
    • Support Hub
    • NAMI Family Support
    • NAMI Connection Recovery
    • NAMI Family-to-Family
    • NAMI Peer-to-Peer
  • Get Involved
    • Advocacy
    • NAMI Events
    • Training
    • Volunteer
    • Join/Renew
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Become a Director
  • Calendar
  • Blog
    • Letters From President
    • NAMI News
    • Knowledge Bank
  • Donate

Mental Health Knowledge


Home Mental Health Knowledge
Mental Illness Symptoms and Causes

Mental Illness Symptoms and Causes

April 7, 2019
Mental illness is a medical condition that interferes with daily functioning; academics, jobs, social and living. It is brought on by a chemical imbalance in the individual's brain. When this condition is left untreated it gets worse and more difficult to treat. Some common symptoms have been identified as: Prolonged Sadness or IrritabilityExperiencing extreme Highs [...]
Read More
0
Mental Health Conditions

Mental Health Conditions

April 6, 2019
A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood. Such conditions may affect someone's ability to relate to others and function each day. Each person will have different experiences, even people with the same diagnosis. Recovery, including meaningful roles in social life, school and work, is possible, especially when you start [...]
Read More
1
Family Members And Caregivers

Family Members And Caregivers

April 6, 2019
When a friend or family member develops a mental health condition, it's important to know that you're not alone. Many Americans have experienced caring for a person with mental illness. 1 in 25 Americans lives with a serious mental health condition. Mental health professionals have effective treatments for most of these conditions, yet in any [...]
Read More
0
Living With A Mental Health Condition

Living With A Mental Health Condition

April 6, 2019
If you have a mental health condition, you're not alone. One in 5 American adults experiences some form of mental illness in any given year. And across the population, 1 in every 25 adults is living with a serious mental health condition such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or long-term recurring major depression. As with other serious illnesses, mental illness [...]
Read More
0

Recent Posts

  • Day for Mental Wellness: May 27, 2023 – NAMI Atlanta / Auburn
  • Black School Psych Summit April 27-28, 2023
  • Cutting Through the Stigma: NAMI and The Confess Project
  • NAMI Homefront for Family Members and Friends of Veterans & Service Members
  • Atlanta’s Summer of Healing Kick Off Event Featuring Pastor Troy – July 31, 2022 (2pm-4pm)

Categories

  • Blog
  • Letters From President
  • Mental Health Knowledge
  • NAMI Events
  • NAMI News

Most Liked Posts Widget

  • FREE Back To School Block Party July 31, 2022 (12pm-5pm) By admin on June 28, 2022 4
  • NEW PROGRAM! NAMI Atlanta/Auburn Family to Family Education Program Starting February 25, 2020! By admin on September 16, 2019 3
  • NEW COURSE! NAMI Atlanta/Auburn Peer to Peer Recovery Education Course Starting February 25, 2020! By admin on September 5, 2019 2
  • Thoughts for 2019 from NAMI Atlanta/Auburn President Joanne Govan By admin on December 17, 2019 2

Let's get in touch

Send us an email and we'll get back to you, as soon as possible.

Send Message
Your donations ensure no one fights alone! Donate Today

About NAMI Atlanta / Auburn

Our Purpose: Educating individuals in Georgia about mental illness in order to improve resources, services and knowledge by reducing misinformation and stigma that is often times associated with mental illness.
Ansley Park, Atlanta, Atlantic Station, Cabbagetown, Candler Park, Castleberry Hill, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, Downtown, Druid Hills, East Point, Fairburn, Grant Park, Hapeville, Inman Park, Little Five Points, Midtown, Mountain Park, Old Fourth Ward, Palmetto, Poncey-Highland, Union City, Virginia-Highland
NAMI Atlanta Auburn Media Gallery

Quick Links

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Support Groups
  • Advocacy
  • NAMI News
  • Calendar
  • Become a Member
  • Volunteer
  • Donate

Fresh from our blog

  • Day for Mental Wellness: May 27, 2023 – NAMI Atlanta / Auburn
  • Black School Psych Summit April 27-28, 2023
  • Cutting Through the Stigma: NAMI and The Confess Project
  • NAMI Homefront for Family Members and Friends of Veterans & Service Members
  • Atlanta’s Summer of Healing Kick Off Event Featuring Pastor Troy – July 31, 2022 (2pm-4pm)

Get in touch

Email NAMI Atlanta Auburn

Find us here

  • Joanne Govan, President
  • NAMI Atlanta/ Auburn
  • 265 Boulevard Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
  • Joanne Govan, President: govan@namiatlantaauburn.org
NAMI Atlanta Auburn Instagram

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the largest grassroots  mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans dealing with mental illness.

© 2023 · NAMIAtlantaAuburn.org | Designed by NonProfits Web Design

  • Home
  • About NAMI Atlanta / Auburn
  • Mental Illness Support Groups
  • Contact