Opinion – Confronting suicide scourge not just about raising awareness, action must be taken
By Dr. Julie Cerel, Dr. Sarah Geegan, and Dr. Lindsay Jasinski Special to NKyTribune September is National Suicide Prevention Month,…
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NAMI Northern Kentucky to hold annual walk against mental illness October 12 at Pioneer Park
National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Kentucky will hold its annual NAMIwalk against mental illness on October 12 at Pioneer…
Brother of former high school basketball player with mental disorder started fundraiser in his memory
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Nick Rhoden has a newspaper photograph taken in 2003 of his brother, Derrick, clutching…
Constance Alexander: Suicide is a timeless topic with a sad history and one that remains stigmatized
The telegram from Cincinnati said, “Come at once. Fannie is dead.” With just six words, the Helm family of Junction…
NKY’s NAMI offers insight on how social media may be linked to teen suicide — something to think about
NKY National Alliance on Mental Illness Nearly 1 in 3 teen girls report having seriously considered suicide in the past year. One…
NAMI Northern Kentucky to hold informational open house event March 30 at Newport Syndicate
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Kentucky (NAMI NKY) Board of Directors will host an Open House March 30…
Constance Alexander: Recent violent events highlight need to reassess community mental health resources
Mental Health Awareness Month has come and gone, but violent events of the past few weeks have left many of…
Whayne Herriford: Maintaining your sanity during the holidays, one of most stressful times of the year
The holidays can be the most stressful time of the year for many people. The National Alliance on Mental Illness…
Author DJ Jaffe to speak on mental health issues at NAMI event on Oct. 8 at Lincoln Grant Scholar House
An expert and author on treatment for the mentally ill will speak at an event October 8 sponsored by the…
Keven Moore: Let’s talk turkey — the Thanksgiving holiday is full of hazards; beware and be careful
This Thanksgiving Day holiday is a day for families and friends to come together to celebrate and be thankful for…