Reports on how unaddressed mental health issues hold back your entire organization, not just those directly affected. The article highlights NAMI throughout and that businesses that strive for a stigma-free workplace will not only save in healthcare and other costs, they will become better places to work.
Diana Chao & An Phan – Generational Mental Health Stigma NAMI ambassador Diana Chao and actress An Phan discuss generational mental health stigma, AAPI hate crimes and how they protect their mental health.
Cutting Through the Stigma: NAMI and The Confess Project Join NAMI CEO Dan Gillison and Dontay Williams, CEO of The Confess Project, at Legends Barbershop in Atlanta, Ga., and learn about how the two organizations meet people where they are. Hear directly from barbers, their customers, counselors, NAMI members and folks from The Confess […]
[…] I was given my illness for a reason, and I’m not going to keep quiet about it, especially with my son. I don’t believe in hiding behind stigma and just telling him I’m tired. I’m upfront and honest, because I believe if we want to live in a society free of stigma, we have […]
[…] violent. Unfortunately, the media plays a role in perpetuating this misconception and research from Johns Hopkins University suggests that the media’s focus on violence and mental illness actually exacerbates stigma and decreases support for people with mental illnesses. It’s important to challenge this misconception for two reasons. First, it’s simply not an accurate representation of the […]
[…] then who will be among the first to step forward?” This experience planted a seed in me to bring more celebrities into our movement, because they face stigma and discrimination the same as we do. But it’s celebrities, like Ms. Duke, who have the visibility to make a change for everyone. And I realized […]
[…] break the cycle of silence. What are some of the proposed activities and events for the Boris L. Henson Foundation? TH: We are committed to eradicating the stigma around mental health. Through our partnerships with other nonprofit organizations, we will increase mental health support for students in urban school districts, reduce the recidivism rate […]
[…] sense of belonging was vital, yet they more frequently felt isolated and/or like they didn’t belong. Even the smallest social belonging interventions can yield lasting positive effects. Unfortunately, stigma prevents many people from viewing themselves fully to recognize their belonging and sources of strength from multiple identities. In many cases, when a person develops a […]
[…] The inability to talk about my mental health was a pain for me for years, but now, 12 years later, I have been able to break the stigma within my circle. A lot of my Armenian and Middle Eastern friends are constantly reaching out to me about their stories, and we help one another […]
[…] My heart sank, and my mind told me that I had a horrific and bleak future ahead of me. It took years to heal from the self- stigma I experienced thereafter, as well as the stigma I felt from others. Not only did I feel different, but I was treated differently by many people, […]
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