A Letter to My Colleagues about My Mental Illness
Following a psychotic break, Danei struggled with reentering the workforce. She wanted to be open with her colleagues, but knew the stigma she was up against.
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AKA and NAMI: Building Bridges in the African-American Community
Part of our mission at NAMI is to empower people to break cultural barriers and fight stigma within their own communities. But we can’t do this alone. That’s why we're so thankful Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) helps us build bridges into the African-American community.
Stigmatizing Media Portrayals: What Can We Do?
How journalists report on mental illness is crucial, because incorrect reporting can easily reinforce stereotypes and stigma in society. If you notice derogatory and stigmatizing language in the media, you can be the person to contact the news station or journalist and let them know.
You Can’t Plan for Mental Illness
"The deadline of my 5-year plan has long passed, and my life has not gone as I planned, but I am happy, healthy and have a mission to end the stigma surrounding mental illness."
Breaking The Family Curse: Fighting Stigma and Finding Recovery
[…] My father and uncle were considered geniuses, and their opportunities to share their talents with the world were cut short when they both died by suicide. The stigma associated with mental illness prevented them from getting medical treatment. Today, I’m blessed that medication, plus love and forgiveness, has given me a life worth living. […]
NAMI works to remove stigma from mental illness
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/05/15/nami-nky-works-remove-stigma-mental-illness/322343001/
Stop The Stigma: Student Groups, Professionals Pushing To Raise Awareness On Mental Illness Treatment
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/10/23/stop-the-stigma-mental-illness/
Does more mental health treatment and less stigma produce better mental health?
https://theconversation.com/does-more-mental-health-treatment-and-less-stigma-produce-better-mental-health-72141?utm_content=42fe057f11fa9fc403e07fc170be7232&utm_campaign=clips%201%2F31%2F17&utm_sourc
Chris Hubbard Tackles Stigma of Mental Health
https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/Article/Chris-Hubbard-mental-health-stigma-NAMI-133853042/
Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness Through Music
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/29/well/mind/fighting-the-stigma-of-mental-illness-through-music.html?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=69387914&_h