[…] New Freedom Commission. # # # NAMI: The Nation’s Voice on Mental Illness 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 […]
[…] our communities, stable and healthy." ### 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 […]
[…] funding needed. Sample letters are provided. NAMI: The Nation’s Voice on Mental Illness 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 […]
[…] Champion said. # # # NAMI: The Nation’s Voice on Mental Illness leads the 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 […]
[…] August 27. "The forum is an important step forward," said Maria-Jose Carrasco, director of NAMI’s Multicultural Action Center (MAC). "In the Latino community, there is still much stigma associated with mental illness, which is a tremendous barrier to treatment and recovery. But issues need to be discussed openly if we are going to develop […]
[…] title sponsor of the event. "We are proud to join Clint in supporting the nation’s leading grassroots organization dedicated to helping people with severe mental illnesses, fighting stigma, and seeking better mental health care systems in communities," said Michael Cartwright, President, Foundations Associates. Additional underwriter, gold, silver, bronze, and in-kind sponsorships are being solicited […]
[…] conditions." One in five Americans are affected by mental illness. The U.S. Surgeon General and both presidents Clinton and Bush have called for an end to the stigma that sometimes surrounds mental illnesses. Instead, they have encouraged people to get help when they need it. "NAMIWalks are about individuals and families," Fitzpatrick said. "They […]
[…] families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal, state, and private-sector policies; research into the causes, symptoms and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma surrounding severe mental illness. NAMI has more than 1,200 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and […]
[…] that, untreated, can lead to school failure;people with severe depression that can lead to suicide; homeless adults suffering hallucinations and hunger; people suffering in silence due to stigma or lack of accessible treatment—all deserve the hope, dignity and promise of productive lives." "The Campaign’s report provides a detailed action plan for the Federal government […]
[…] Mennonite Media as a special presentation of the National Council of Churches, it includes discussion of the need for a greater role by faith communities in eliminating stigma and providing support for treatment and recovery. "This is an important documentary," said NAMI executive director Michael J. Fitzpatrick. "Its broadcast is a public service. It […]
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