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NAMI Convention Honors “A Beautiful Mind”

[…] of course, John and Alicia Nash. The movie is about romance, courage, tragedy and triumph-reflecting authentic truths about the experiences of many NAMI families, defying stereotypes and stigma. The banquet will include scenes from the movie, as well as other multimedia presentations. NAMI's convention coincides with the release of A Beautiful Mind for sale […]

NAMI Honors Riverside Affiliate for Outstanding Implementation of National Program

[…] audiences. In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness is unique in that it relies on consumers to project the real face of mental illness, eliminate stereotypes stigma, and provides public education about brain disorders. In turn, participation in the program helps reintegrate consumers into the community and supports recovery through public action. "It […]

NAMI Unveils Monitoring Project to Measure State Mental Health Care Systems and Provide “Dynamic Accountability”

[…] on fiscal investments. Use of evidence-based interventions and services. Outcomes and climate, including levels of homelessness, suicide rates, excess mortality, emergency room use, and measures of cultural stigma in each state. Criminal justice issues, such as police training and procedures and jail diversion programs. Accountability and leadership, including formal advisory roles for consumers and […]

NAMI Honors Clackamas County Affiliate for Outstanding Implementation of National Program

[…] audiences. In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness is unique in that it relies on consumers to project the real face of mental illness, eliminate stereotypes stigma, and provides public education about brain disorders. In turn, participation in the program helps reintegrate consumers into the community and supports recovery through public action. "In […]

NAMI Honors Southwest Missouri Affiliate for Outstanding Implementation of National Program

[…] audiences. In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness is unique in that it relies on consumers to project the real face of mental illness, eliminate stereotypes stigma, and provides public education about brain disorders. In turn, participation in the program helps reintegrate consumers into the community and supports recovery through public action. "When […]

Billy Graham’s 35,000 Souls: One in Five Will Experience Mental Illness

[…] "listening session"-the first outside Washington, D.C.-on the growing crisis. In today's Cincinnati Enquirer, columnist Peter Bronson writes about racial bigotry in the Tri-State region. However, prejudice and discrimination-i.e., stigma-also is "the most formidable obstacle to future progress in the arena of mental illness and health…manifested by bias, distrust, stereotyping, fear, embarrassment, anger and/or avoidance," according […]

NAMI’s Campaign for the Mind of America Launches NAMIWALKS in 11 States

[…] raise funds for NAMI state and local affiliates—as part of the organization’s first nationally-coordinated walkathon effort, coinciding with Mental Health Month. "Nationwide, we hope to help eliminate stigma—and change the way people think about mental illness," said Joleen Bagwell, NAMI’s national development director. Distances range from two to seven miles. Dates and sites include: […]

NAMIWALKS Rocks!

[…] states," said Joleen Bagwell, NAMI’s national development director. "We want to change the way people think about mental illness. Michael Skinner’s lyrics send a powerful message against stigma and discrimination:                                    When you look at me, what do you see Have you judged me by the lack of a smile But come with me, step […]

CARES Commission Accountable if Realignment Plans Are Flawed

[…] treatments and supports.   ###   As The Nation’s Voice on Mental Illness, NAMI leads a national grassroots effort to transform America’s mental health care system, combat stigma, support research, and attain adequate health insurance, housing, rehabilitation, jobs and family support for millions of Americans living with mental illnesses. NAMI’s one thousand affiliates are […]

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