Monday, October 26, 2009

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness | Helpline

How does flu season effect people with mental illness? The National NAMI website answers these good questions about flu season and you:

Why is this flu season important for people with mental illness?

What about hand-washing? Is that still a good idea?

I got the flu but I am now getting better. How long do I need to stay away from others?

How risky is the flu for people with mental illness?

Is my psychiatric medication a reason not to get the vaccine or vaccines?

The CDC has made changes to its recommendations regarding the flu vaccine. What do the changes mean for people with mental illness?


go here for the full article and answers to the above questions

1 comment:

  1. Very good article. I also read "Swirls in My Head". I think it is important that people who have a mental illness be able to talk about it openly. It helps me to better understand the illness. I wish more people would write about their experiences.

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