[…] the crisis in the nation’s mental healthcare system. It is expected to address: The biological basis of mental illness The importance of scientific research The impact of stigma Current gaps in treatment At the same time, the Surgeon General’s Report is not expected to reveal much that mental health advocates, consumers and families don’t already know […]
[…] tries to paint bright lines between right and wrong in order to evaluate psychosis, delusions, and hallucinations. The death penalty poses issues that typically are never considered: Stigma – the fear, ignorance, and prejudice – surrounding mental illness may influence jury decisions. Mental illness becomes an aggravating, rather than mitigating factor. Defendants with serious […]
[…] families up-to-date, and expert advice from persons who have actually lived with an illness, The HealthCentral Network hopes to provide connections to help overcome the isolation and stigma that often characterizes mental illnesses. About The HealthCentral Network The HealthCentral Network (www.TheHealthCentralNetwork.com) has over 30 general health and highly specific condition and wellness web properties, […]
[…] a family member or a consumer with mental illness. "This expanded sponsorship enables us to continue our valuable partnership with an organization that’s committed to reducing the stigma experienced by people with serious mental illness," said Russell C. Petrella, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of Magellan’s Public Sector Solutions unit. Started in 1995, NAMI’s Provider […]
[…] NAMI has posed the following questions on-line: How would you rate mental health care in your state? Is mental illness ever funny? Where does humor stop and stigma begin? How big of a role does faith play in healing? Should health insurance provide the same coverage for mental illnesses as other illnesses and diseases? […]
[…] as a member of our NAMI Urban Los Angeles affiliate. She attended NAMI conventions and conferences. She was a national spokesperson for us, speaking out against the stigma that often surrounds mental illness, and promoting treatment and family education. Because of her commitment, NAMI’s name and voice was heard in countless newspaper, radio and […]
[…] nation’s largest grassroots organization of consumers and families dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illnesses, and a member of the federal government’s National Anti- Stigma Campaign. Not the Cat's Pajamas The January 19th issue of LIFE weekend magazine included a short interview profile of Kate Walsh, the actress on the television […]
[…] Super Bowl advertisement for Snickers candy bars, following objections from the gay community. Fitzpatrick attributed the difference to the traditional marginalization of mental health concerns, rooted in stigma and discrimination. "Suicide kills. Depression kills. Obsessive-compulsive disorder can kill," he declared. "But GM sees those kinds of concerns simply as a cute, advertising gimmick. What […]
[…] we cannot ensure people more productive, healthier lives. Suicide and mental illnesses are no laughing matters. As our nation’s leading mental health organizations dedicated to reducing the stigma and shame associated with mental illnesses and preventing suicide, we challenge advertisers to appreciate the seriousness of mental illnesses and treat them as you would any […]
[…] unfortunately perpetuates and reinforces cruel, inaccurate perceptions that people who live with mental illnesses are violent. The U.S. Surgeon General has condemned such stigmatization, identifying fear of stigma as a major barrier to people getting help when they need it. The overall contribution of mental illnesses to violence in society is exceptionally small. In […]
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