[…] of the documentary recently began through the American Public Television network and continues through June (check local listings). The documentary is intended in part to shatter the stigma that surrounds mental illness by telling real stories with human faces—and showing that recovery is possible. One of the individuals profiled is Ramiro (Ray) Guevara, who […]
[…] have best captured the experience: "Hearing someone else’s voice say just what you’re experiencing…that’s amazing." From differing continents, governments, languages and cultures, the same concerns of fighting stigma, finding funding, gaining access for people with mental illnesses to needed services and treatments were the uniting chords in a dialogue designed to strengthen mental health […]
[…] that "every door is the wrong door." Concisely, mental health is not a priority on most college campuses. Students face multiple barriers to getting help and the stigma towards mental illness continues. "Every year, more and more students become overwhelmed, depressed, or are diagnosed with a mental illness," says Renata Ponichtera, the Affiliate Relations […]
[…] hope." This year’s NAMIWALKS coincide with the federal government’s launch of an eight-state pilot education campaign, the Elimination of Barriers Initiative (EBI), aimed at helping remove the stigma often associated with mental illness. "NAMIWALKS are part of a broader movement. One in five Americans will be affected by mental illness at some point during […]
[…] requiring life-long treatment. About Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day was created to increase awareness of bipolar disorder, promote early detection and accurate diagnosis, reduce stigma, and minimize the devastating impact on the 2.3 million Americans presently affected by the disorder. Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day is hosted by the NAMI, with support […]
[…] magazine—a new publication focused on the interests and needs of persons with bipolar disorder, which is being launched at the convention. Rona & Ken Purdy Award Against Stigma & Discrimination This year’s honoree is Jean Singleton Liechty of California who established the "Silver Ribbon" as a national symbol against stigma and initiated a grassroots […]
[…] bipolar disorder is, less than two-thirds (64%) can correctly define bipolar disorder from a list of descriptions of several mental illnesses. In a finding that highlights the stigma still surrounding the illness, less than half (40%) of the population feel that people with bipolar disorder have any difficulty discussing their condition with others, even […]
[…] this week. "CBS Cares has made an extraordinary commitment and contribution to public education about depression," said NAMI executive director Michael J. Fitzpatrick. "The network has helped remove stigma surrounding mental illness. They have encouraged people to get help when they need it—particularly men, who often are reluctant to do so." During the past year, […]
[…] be necessary in some instances, but only as a last resort, and over time, a person’s insight often returns and treatment becomes voluntary. There should be no stigma for a person being hospitalized or treated for mental illness, voluntary or otherwise. Treatment represents medical intervention for a life-threatening medical condition. Treatment also works. Doctors […]
[…] elementary school in her hometown. The program is designed to educate students in upper elementary school, middle school and high school about mental illness. "Much of the stigma associated with mental illness is a fear of the unknown. People don’t understand that medication works, that those living with mental illness are our families, friends, […]
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