[…] caps for treatment needs. Some offer no coverage at all. The bill's primary sponsor, Representative Jane Maroney (R), sees this as an incremental step toward removing the stigma of mental illness. "Passing HB156 demonstrates that we recognize mental illness as a biologically based disorder. We are finally beginning to address the discrimination that exists […]
[…] their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses. "Open Your Mind. Mental Illnesses are Brain Disorders." NAMI's Campaign to End Discrimination is a five-year effort to end insurance, housing, and […]
[…] inspired thousands of people with severe mental illness, who like my daughter, saw him as a symbol of courage and success in their own battle to overcome stigma and lead independent lives. Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling brain disorder that affects approximately two million Americans each year. It impairs a person’s ability to […]
[…] Lady Rosalynn Carter who will discuss her new book, Helping Someone with Mental Illness, and recent efforts by the prestigious Carter Center to raise public awareness and end the stigma associated with severe mental illness. {Note: Mrs. Carter will be signing copies of her book from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the International Terrace.} Saturday, […]
[…] the NAMI Family Advocate Award for her contributions to ending discrimination against people with severe mental illnesses, will discuss the importance of public awareness campaigns to ending stigma against people with serious brain disorders. Cokie Roberts will moderate a discussion with members of Congress on recent legislative victories for people with severe mental illnesses […]
[…] Carter who will discuss her new book, Helping Someone with Mental Illness, and recent efforts by the prestigious Carter Center to raise public awareness and end the stigma associated with severe mental illness. {Note: Mrs. Carter will be signing copies of her book from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the International Terrace.} […]
[…] mental illnesses who struggle each day to reclaim full productive lives. His is a story of profound courage to overcome extreme odds since he personally knows the stigma and discrimination that is uniquely the experience of someone with a serious brain disorder. In presenting the NAMI Wolf Award at NAMI’s annual convention, E. Fuller […]
[…] 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI's efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses.
[…] 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI's efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses.
[…] they set an example for the rest of the business world to follow." Tom Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer, accepted the award for his company. "Because of the stigma surrounding mental illness, it has always been the easiest and first place to cut spending, but it seems to us that any company or organization that […]
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