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Overcoming Cultural Barriers on the Road to Recovery
I advocate for myself and others while trying to make broader changes in my community. -
National Recovery Month: Chris’s Story
Substance use disorders affect many people. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone; there is help and there is hope.
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Register for Live Virtual Town Hall with NAMI and The Steve Fund
Our panel of experts and advocates will share insights on mental health and mental illnesses in communities of color in the context of structural inequities, the pandemic and the economic crisis. -
What Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy Means to Me
What started as advocacy for one, turned to advocacy for so many. It’s part of why she continues to be an inspiration to me and so many others today.
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Addressing the Increased Risk of Postpartum Depression for Black Women
Accessing treatment that includes cultural understanding is critical in improving the health outcomes for Black mothers. -
How School-Based Mental Health Providers Can Help Hispanic/Latinx Students
It is not that parents do not want to engage with school-based mental health professionals, it is more like we are not properly engaging them. -
Register for NAMI Ask the Expert: Promoting Mental Health Equity in Black Churches
NAMI Ask the Expert welcomes Dr. Sidney Hankerson who will explore how expanding access to mental health care and supports through partnerships with faith-based organizations can promote mental health equity and integrate cultural preferences. -
Promoting Mental Health Equity in Black Churches
Dr. Sidney Hankerson discusses how to promote mental health equity and integrate cultural preferences by partnering with faith-based organizations. -
He’s Not a Criminal, He’s in Crisis
"I used to think that if a person was arrested, they must have done something wrong — but I was wrong." -
Black Mental Health and the Importance of 988 Legislation
"The intersectionality of racism, mental health, law enforcement, homelessness and often self-medication via illicit drug use has decimated the Black community."