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Stigma about mental health prevents teens from seeking help. Learn how NAMI's Say it Out Loud can get teens talking and asking for help when they need it.
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Survey Reports
The cost of treatment and access to quality, affordable care, along with stigma, are major barriers to Americans seeking help for mood disorders, according to a national survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of NAMI.
Every Flower Deserves the Opportunity to Blossom
Stigma can be a barrier for people achieving their goals and living the life that they want to live. This artwork showcases that people who live with mental health conditions should have the same opportunities as any other person.
Visible Illnesses Only
Artist depicts the stigma his family faces while his older brother struggles living with a mental health condition.
Letter To Congressional Leadership On Criminal Justice
Letter expressing support for the DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act (H.R. 2577/S. 1137), which would enable the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide officers and agents with mental health resources, reduce stigma, and help prevent suicide.
Presentation Spotlight
[…] has called some of the biggest sports events in historyall the while fighting his own epic battles with mental health. Follow his journey as he combats the stigma behind mental health issues and sheds light on what it is like being at the top of the industry despite seemingly insurmountable odds. NAMI partnered with […]
Letter to Congressional Bill Sponsors on Health Equity
Letter to Representatives Watson Coleman and Katko, expressing support for the reintroduction of the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act, which authorizes $805M in funding to support research, culturally appropriate providers, stigma-reduction outreach programs, and anti-bias provider training programs.
Competent Caring: When Mental Illness Becomes a Traumatic Event (DVD)
Competent Caring can help reduce anxiety of health care staff by providing tools and strategies to recognize and respond effectively when an individual is experiencing a mental health crisis. By reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, the video can also improve the experience of the person and family receiving care.
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We’re always accepting submissions to the NAMI Blog! We feature the latest research, stories of recovery, ways to end stigma and strategies for living well with mental illness. Most importantly: We feature your voices. Check out our Submission Guidelines for more information.