[…] I worry about others grappling with mental health conditions. Mental illness should not be treated any differently from physical illness — but it is. Due to the stigma surrounding mental illness, people living with mental health challenges face unfair assumptions, negative attitudes and unpleasant stereotypes. I have experienced this firsthand. My hope for the […]
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[…] feel overwhelming and trigger mental health symptoms. The challenge of finding a job with a disability and a mental illness is even more complicated. Employers may be influenced by stigma and automatic assumptions, affecting how they view candidates who openly discuss or request accommodation for a disability. Research has shown that employers are less willing to hire candidates […]
[…] to be awarded for psychological wounds like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and for military commanders at all levels to be accountable for suicide prevention and elimination of stigma. "NAMI is drawing a line in the sand with the Department of Defense," said NAMI Executive Director Michael J. Fitzpatrick. "Troops with invisible wounds are heroes. […]
[…] all Americans— including active duty military personnel, veterans and people who actually live with mental illness. It is an outrageous, ignorant and prejudiced statement. It represents ' stigma-slinging,' one of the worst practices in American politics. One in four Americans experience mental health problems in any given year. Stigmatizing stereotypes and disparagement serve only […]
[…] illness, treatment and recovery—and the need for important services and support in the community for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Riding under the banner "Fight Stigma and Ride," NAMIBikes cyclists will pedal for hope and change. Start-times vary according to distance and the event offers courses for all abilities. For the more […]
[…] park and a 'bike rodeo,' a safety course where kids can learn safety skills like navigating cones, stopping and proper helmet fit. Riding under the banner "Fight Stigma and Ride," NAMIBikes cyclists will pedal for hope and change. "We ride to break-down the stereotypes that surround mental illness," explained Judi Evans, NAMI Florida's executive […]
[…] experienced by the family of the person responsible. When tragedies occur, clear facts emerge slowly. However, the immediate focus on mental health conditions often adds to the stigma that surrounds them. This result would be particularly tragic for our nation's warriors and veterans. NAMI has repeatedly called for action to erase the stigma of […]
[…] Association here. 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 severe mental illnesses. "These special medical professionals who heroically fight for the rights of their patients and […]
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