[…] mental illnesses and to preventing suicide, we are extremely disappointed that Volkswagen would proceed with this offensive ad that uses suicide and mental illness to sell cars. Stigma continues to shroud suicide and mental illness in our society. Media portrayals, such as this ad, further trivialize the underlying illnesses that can lead to suicide […]
Honest, Open, Proud to Erase the Stigma of Mental Illness Kyra Newman, MSW Director of Recovery NAMI Chicago NAMI Chicago The mission of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago is to provide hope and improve the quality of life for those whose lives are affected by mental illness, by providing information and […]
Stamping Out Structural Stigma in the Delivery of Behavioral Health Care Services Presenters • Clarence Jordan, VP, Wellness & Recovery, Beacon H ealth Options • Lisa Kugler, Psy.D., VP of Clinical Services, Value Behavioral Health of PA • Suzanne Klaus, Manager, Prevention, Education & Outreach, Value Behavioral Health of PA • Lauren Gallaher, Certified […]
Using CIT to Reduce Stigma, Trauma and the Role of Police in Crisis Response Amy Watson President, CIT International Ron Bruno Executive Director, CIT International Shannon Scully Senior Manager, Criminal Justice Policy, NAMI NAMI and the importance of advocacy in changing crisis response in your community. Healthcare, Not Handcuffs Reliance on the […]
Fighting Stigma in Schools: Testing the Effectiveness of NAMI’s Ending the Silence Presentation Otto Wahl, Ph.D., University of Hartford Corrie Thompson, M.A., Doctoral Practicum Student Syeda Younus, ETS Young Adult Presenter Jennifer Rothman, Program Manager, NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) History Developed by David & Brenda Hilligoss with NAMI DuPage, Illinois in 2007 Was […]
Welcome to 2019 NAMI National Convention Leveraging the Power of Corporate Activism to Accelerate Stigma Reduction 1 2 Workplace Emotional Fitness: A Growing Strategic Priority Physical Fitness Nutritional Well Being Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Well Being Support Established Support Established Support Needed The trajectory for support around mental, emotional and spiritual well- being will […]
[…] your lives together. It’s critical to know as much as you can about their illness so you understand what they may be going through. Don’t Buy Into Stigma Be clear with yourself about who the person you care about really is. Even if we’re very close to someone with mental illness and advocate for […]
Mayim Bialik Changes the Conversation on Mental Health and Stigma
[…] When Pierluigi began to experiment with drugs and alcohol, he sought out treatment which led him to heal and he discovered his desire to become a clinician. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health in the Latinx community and to offering culturally competent care and resources in Spanish.
Just like any community, veterans, service members, and their families often hesitate to prioritize their mental health due to the stigma surrounding it. It's time to change this narrative.
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).
