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‘Nut job,’ ‘wacko,’ ‘basket case’: How Donald Trump’s put-downs may impact mental health stigma
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2016/02/19/nut-job-wacko-basket-case-donald-trumps-put-downs-perpetuate-mental-health-stigma/
Tipper Gore Funds National Expansion of National Alliance on Mental Illness’ Flagship Teen Program
[…] to adopt the early intervention program so that more middle school and high school students will have access to the program, that is designed to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and help young people get the treatment they need. One-half of all chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14, and according […]
NAMI Releases NFL Star Chris Hubbard “Strength Over Silence” Video
NAMI today released the latest installment in the “Strength Over Silence” docuseries highlighting the personal story of Chris Hubbard, offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns. Hubbard’s video was created to raise awareness about mental health conditions, help eliminate stigma and encourage people to seek help.
NAMI Salutes Georgia Governor and State Lawmakers
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today praised Georgia Governor, Zell Miller and state lawmakers for standing up to stigma and ending insurance discrimination against people with severe mental illnesses.
NAMI Urges Surgeon General To Make Suicide Prevention Top Priority
[…] to life for the millions of suicide survivors and those who live with people at risk of suicide. We also deeply appreciate their efforts to end the stigma still surrounding mental illness and suicide. We look forward to receiving the suicide prevention plans that will be developed during SPAN’s forthcoming conference, "Advancing the National […]
Nation at Crossroads of Success or Failure, Declare Advocates for the Mentally Ill
While millions of Americans who suffer from once crippling brain disorders are experiencing new found freedom and independence as a result of remarkable breakthrough medications, the majority are still imprisoned by stigma and discrimination resulting from imperfect laws and inadequate protections.
NAMI Protests ABC’s Wonderland With Commercial Sponsors
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) has contacted companies that sponsored the premiere of ABC’sWonderland, asking them to pull support for the program because the show "reinforces ignorance and stigma" toward mental illness through "a sensational and one-dimensional portrayal that reduces people with mental illness to caricatures or stereotypes—subjects of humor or derision."
15 National Groups Demand ABC Warn Viewers
The Mental Health Coalition Against Stigma in Hollywood today called on ABC to warn Wonderland viewers about a graphic suicide scene in Thursday (April 6th) night's episode.
NAMI Protests “Me, Myself & Irene”
[…] state trooper, has coincided with the first anniversary of the first White House Conference on Mental Health and recent efforts by the U.S. Surgeon General to eliminate stigma about mental illnesses." Earlier this week, Mrs. Tipper Gore also launched the Mental Health Awareness Campaign from the White House, which will air public service announcements […]