[…] expanding its common understanding to include mental illness through supporting the efforts of organizations such as NAMI. Mental health conditions can affect anyone, yet have always had a stigma attached to them. 100 Women hopes that our support of NAMI’s efforts truly opens minds and hearts to a greater understanding of the impact of mental […]
[…] services at about half the rate of Caucasian Americans in the past year. African Americans are also less likely to seek help for many reasons—including lack of information, stigma, cultural biases, religious beliefs and lack of cultural competence in mental health care. These truths reflect people we know and love—in our families, communities and organizations. […]
[…] awareness about mental illness,” said NAMI Acting CEO Angela Kimball. “The more people willing to speak openly about mental illness, the easier it is to break down stigma, stop discrimination and increase access to care.” The final season of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” a show that tackled mental illness head on, finished airing earlier this […]
[…] current situation of social isolation and physical distancing. The You Are Not Alone campaign features the lived experience of people affected by mental illness to reduce stigma, inspire others and educate the public on available online resources. NAMI is asking the public to share their own experience with mental health conditions by submitting […]
[…] Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by the U.S. House of Representatives in honor of the leading African American novelist and journalist, who sought to eliminate stigma among diverse communities. In the wake of both the pandemic and racial violence, there’s the potential for an increase in the number of people impacted […]
[…] the recipients. Rona and Ken Purdy Award for Distinguished Service: This award recognizes the sustained contributions of an individual or organization to raise public awareness, reduce stigma and advance our mission to build better lives for people with mental illness and their families. Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., Director, National Institute of […]
[…] on-camera expert for the new Apple TV+ series, The Me You Can’t See, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry. The six-part documentary series aims to tackle stigma around mental health and shed light on treatment options. Dr. Duckworth appeared in multiple segments of the series, alongside high-profile guests such as Lady Gaga and […]
[…] as a treatment tool. Upcoming events include dedicated NAMI Ask the Expert webinars, as well as peer wellness initiatives. We hope that NAMI Hearts+Minds also helps reduce stigma by sharing information on the achievable benefits of mental and physical wellness. This is a message that resonates with — and is relevant to — everyone […]
Factors like race, income and stigma are well-documented barriers to treatment for mental health conditions, creating gaps that peer-led education and support programs are meant to help fill. Historically, family education programs led by peers — in this case, parents and other family caregivers of children and youth with a mental health condition — […]
[…] illness. Her diminutive stature could not contain the fierceness with which she tackled mental health advocacy, spearheading needed changes to legislation in Washington state and battling the stigma associated with mental illness. “Small in stature, Eleanor was a towering figure and a force of nature. She was an inspiration for so many in our […]
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