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Principles of Support
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We will see the individual first, not the illness.
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We recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers.
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We understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events.
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We aim for better coping skills.
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We find strength in sharing experiences.
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We reject stigma and do not tolerate discrimination.
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We won’t judge anyone’s pain as less than our own.
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We forgive ourselves and reject guilt.
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We embrace humor as healthy.
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We accept we cannot solve all problems.
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We expect a better future in a realistic way.
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We will never give up hope.
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Join NAMI today!
When you become a member of NAMI, you become part of America's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness. And now you can
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