[…] adds to our high esteem for her. Mrs. Gore's story gives hope to all Americans who struggle with severe mental illnesses. It strikes a significant blow against stigma and will encourage many people to seek treatment who otherwise might be afraid. Depression is a biological brain disorder that can affect anyone. Furthermore, Mrs. Gore's […]
[…] parity; arranged interviews with a consumer who has experienced discrimination; provided extensive background information; arranged on-line parity questions for Laurie Flynn. National Public Radio – piece on stigma and discrimination by Joanne Silberner aired Monday, June 7; arranged interviews with NAMI board member Fred Frese and psychiatrist Dr. Ken Duckworth; NAMI stigma study mentioned. […]
[…] 16. A long and very painful wait for all concerned! NAMI: Prior to knowing of Nick's manic depression, what did mental illness mean to you? Did you associate stigma with mental illness? Steel: I don't think I realized, before Nick, that one could still be functional, or seemingly functional, if mentally ill. I thought of it […]
[…] real recovery for people with severe mental illnesses, but also for their contributions to greater public understanding of these disorders and for their dedication to eliminating the stigma that far too often shadows mental illness," said Flynn. Among this year's honorees are: Peter J. Weiden, M.D., nationally recognized expert on new schizophrenia treatments and […]
[…] television series, "Once and Again." Produced by Marshall Hershovitz and Edward Zwick, the show has initiated an ongoing plot line about a family's experience with schizophrenia and stigma. Each year, NAMI recognizes members of the media and entertainment industries who have made outstanding contributions in broadening the awareness of viewers about the true nature […]
[…] Family doctors rarely ask about mental health problems. Routine mental health screenings, which should begin at an early age, rarely are performed. Unfortunately, it may be the stigma of mental illness that keeps doctors and parents from even talking about real problems. Even if mental illness is suspected, school personnel too often blame the […]
[…] to Confront Mental Illness." "The U.S. Surgeon General has called on the news media to help achieve greater public understanding of mental illness and to eliminate the stigma that often prevents people from getting the help they need," said NAMI Executive Director Richard Birkel, Ph.D. "NAMI's media awards traditionally recognize leaders in the profession […]
[…] the World Health Report were both dedicated to a single topic – mental health and mental illnesses. We support fully the World Health Organization's efforts to dismantle barriers of stigma and discrimination with the publication of this report. The World Health Report 2001 is global in its scope and implications, and focuses on stigma, discrimination, and the difficulties […]
[…] illness is presented within the overall plot." Mental illnesses are brain disorders. The U.S. Surgeon General last year called on the entertainment industry to help eliminate the stigma traditionally associated with mental illness in popular culture-one of the key barriers that discourage people from getting help when they need it. Hollywood slowly has started […]
[…] said. "They deserve their own prize for bridging the gap between entertainment and broad public education about schizophrenia-an illness which is too often misunderstood and marked by stigma in popular culture." Xavier Amador, Ph.D., Director of NAMI's Center on Education, Research & Practice said: "The experience of having schizophrenia is nearly impossible for the […]
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