[…] versus memories, reality versus cruelty. What do you hope people watching this movie take away from it? The hope is that the movie will help fight the stigma of mental illness and advocate for the cause. But the movie is intended to have a profound sense of empowerment and to create a visceral response […]
[…] that is set to be released on May 29. He hopes that his work will help youngsters and adults alike by providing education and breaking down the stigma of mental illness. “Part of my problem is that I didn’t know I had an illness. I thought hearing voices was normal that everyone had a […]
[…] regimen and pill bottle, which may not survive a final cut of the episode, getting all those small details right. [Dr. Madden, Amy and myself] talk about stigma all the time—any time she’s manic it’s a long conversation about how to show it and how it will come off, not just the medical questions […]
[…] Women’s Action Network. “It is reprehensible that an estimated 22 veterans take their lives each day”, declared JB in her remarks. “Posttraumatic stress is treatable. Let’s eradicate stigma!” According to Mahany, “There was an unmistakable message from the event. Posttraumatic stress is an injury that needs to be accepted and honored as such. If […]
[…] Cobb Salad,” season 1, episode 8) Nashville (series award) The movie , documentary and television awards provide tools to help promote understanding of mental illness and fight stigma—and at the same time provide informative entertainment for audiences beyond the mental health community. Put them on your Netflix queue. Watch them from websites. Post their […]
[…] partnership. You have shown that evidence-based programs work for people living with serious mental illnesses. How do we get them funded? I think this requires advocacy, fighting stigma and the wise use of data. I also think we need to develop better and more effective ways to train the workforce in delivering these practices […]
[…] for 2015. Honorees stand out as “going the extra mile” to providing excellent mental health care to individuals living with mental illness. They work tirelessly to eliminate stigma and discrimination and work with NAMI in their communities to raise public awareness of mental health conditions and advocate for improvements in the mental health care […]
[…] Alliance for Caregiving. “These findings illustrate that gaps in the healthcare system can impact a family caregiver as well. Caregivers noted that they felt isolated by the stigma of mental illness. They reported high levels of emotional stress and worried that their loved one would self-harm. It’s time to bring these families out of […]
[…] health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Every May, NAMI marks Mental Health Month, bringing awareness to mental health, fighting stigma, providing support, educating the public and advocating for equal care. Each year, the movement grows stronger. L.A.-based Buzzfeed donated services for creating and producing the PSAs, which were […]
The Beacon Bike Ride is a 2,000 mile ride from Boston to Miami that aims to raise awareness and reduce mental health stigma.
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).
