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A Bridge to Mental Health
The Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality (PEWS) program seeks to build bridges between black churches and mental health awareness programs. |
Proceedings from Breakout VIII
Breakout VIII a National Conference on PsychoSocial Rehabilitation and Deafness held their conference in conjunction with the NAMI 2004 Convention. Read the proceedings from this groundbreaking event. |
Working with Congregations to Reach African American Families with Mental Illness
This outreach manual contains a wealth of information including research findings, program examples and resources for faith leaders (PDF). |
Mental Illness is a Major Problem Among Latinos
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of San Diego offers programs in Spanish. |
Evidence-based Care Clinically Effective for Minority Patients
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Study Finds Discrimination Against Spanish Speaking Latinos at DC Department of Human Services
Study finds discrimination against Spanish-speaking Latinos seeking access to medical benefits at the D.C. Department of Human Services |
Useful Links
Find out about other organizations working to eliminate mental health care disparities among people of color. |
NAMI Latino E-News - Sign Up Now!
Sign up to receive the NAMI Multicultural Action Center's Latino E-News. |
NAMI Establishes New Multicultural Action Center
NAMI announced creation of a Multicultural Action Center (MAC) in conjunction with a national forum offering multicultural perspectives on President Bush’s New Freedom Commission Report. |
Portuguese Language Resources/ Recursos Portuguese
NAMI MAC developed materials in Portuguese for the millions of Portuguese speaking Americans who want to learn more about mental illness. |
NAMI MAC Honors Frances Priester as a NAMI African American Leader
In celebration of Black History Month 2004, NAMI MAC would like to recognize Frances Priester as a African American Leader for her dedication to improving the lives of individuals with mental illness. |
An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis
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NAMI MIO Honors Lynne Saunders an African American Leader
In celebration of Black History Month NAMI MIO would like to recognize
Lynne Saunders as a African American Leader of NAMI National for her 23 years of service to the mental health movement. |
ACCESO HISPANO (Issue 3: January-February 2004)
Special Issue: Mental Illness and the Latino Community |
Crisis Facing Urban Indian Youth
Report Notes |
NAMI Launches National Campaign
Law enforcement, education, business, and health care leaders join forces. State campaigns to go in Florida, Iowa, W. Virginia, Maine, Kentucky, and Mass. |
NIH Strategic Research Plan and Budget to Reduce and Ultimately Eliminate Health Disparities
Stragegic Research |
Disparities in Mental Health Services Are Eliminated
Summary of goal to eliminate disparities as presented in the President's New Freedom Commision on Mental Health. |
Treatment for Depression Among Latino Immigrants
Coverage & Access |
Minorities Get Different Mental Health Care in Rich Neighborhoods
Mental Health Weekly Digest 6-9-03 article on racial disparities in mental health care. |
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