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My Path in Life
I discovered how to advocate for myself by being an advocate for others. It is a wonderful sensation to know I can help another person.
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Time to RAISE the Amount of Care
Discover the Recovery After Initial Schizophrenia Episode (RAISE) program that helps people who live with schizophrenia. -
Think Global, Act Local
For World Mental Health Day, learn about the goals of the World Health Orginization and how mental health is becoming a global priority. -
Finding a Piece of Sky in the Deepest Oceans
Learn about Neal Shusterman's young adult novel, Challenger Deep, and his personal experience with his son that inspired the book. -
Library Night
I was struck by how far removed my son’s former facility was from current technology. I made it my mission to change that as much as one person can.
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Love’s All That Makes Sense
As the end of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month draws near, NAMI wants to share some passages from a special book, Loves’ All That Makes Sense: A Mother Daughter Memoir, by Sakeenah and Anika Francis. -
My Reason to Live
The stigma behind mental illness runs deep and it destroys lives. I’ve decided to share my story in hopes that it will provide inspiration to others.
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Recovering from Schizophrenia
I write to educate people about mental illness and to serve as an advocate for others. One must persevere and never give up. Success is possible.
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I Now Have Hope
By taking my medication and using coping skills, I have learned to face my fears. Today I have more hope, a better diagnosis and a promising future.
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John Nash and NAMI Mercer, a Personal Connection
Find out how John Nash, Nobel Prize winner, mathematician and the inspiration for the film A Beautiful Mind, and his wife Alicia championed the mental health community in New Jersey with NAMI Mercer.