[…] of data from the Healthy Minds Study. The research shows that suicidal ideation, planning and attempts are more common among students who believe there is significant public stigma against seeking mental health treatment. Risk is also higher among Black students, Asian-international students and sexual minority students. To learn more, please see the article in […]
[…] treatment and recovery. "NAMIBikes Sun Valley" will begin Sunday, July 7 at 8 a.m. in the River Run parking lot in Ketchum. Riding under the banner "Fight Stigma and Ride," NAMIBikes cyclists will ride to highlight the need for services for individuals and families affected by mental illness. "We ride to break-down the stereotypes […]
[…] (NAMI) is sharing real-life stories from people with mental illness focused on “What I Wish I Had Known.” Storytelling is a compelling way to break through the stigma that makes it so difficult for many to come forward and get help. Experiences sends the message that there is a community of people who care […]
Selected by NAMI’s own grassroots membership, the physicians are being honored for their contributions to greater public understanding of brain disorders, outspoken work to eliminate stigma, or efforts to fight discriminatory policies against people with brain disorders.
[…] Close as a partner in supporting NAMIWalks that begin this spring. The partnership—in which BringChange2Mind teams will participate in selected NAMIWalks—will support a common mission to battle the stigma often associated with mental illness. Last fall, BringChange2Mind launched an extensive mass media campaign of public service announcements. On April 17 in St. Louis, Close will […]
An Army platoon in Iraq will run five kilometers (5K) in full body armor on April 17 to raise awareness about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the need to end stigma surrounding mental illness.
[…] services hard. “We hope all candidates will take note,” Fitzpatrick said. “Mental illness affects Republicans, Democrats and independents alike.” “Our local NAMI chapter works tirelessly to fight stigma and provide vital support for area families,” the director of the mental health services board in Lake County, Ohio told The New-Herald News about its local […]
[…] sort of machismo culture where you don’t admit anything’s wrong with you, you’re not allowed to cry and you just have to get over something,” says Isidro Torres, director of outreach and fundraising, NAMI El Paso, which has for decades attempted to reduce the stigma in the area. Torres says more resources can help everyone.
[…] disabilities need to be “fixed,” cannot function as full members of society or that having a disability is a “defect” rather than a dimension of difference. This stigma may result in being told that mental health symptoms are to be expected given the persons’ circumstances, and in some cases, being dismissed as unlikely to […]
On this podcast, leaders from NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) bring important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice.
NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).
