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Reasons to Attend NAMI’s Hill Day
On June 29, NAMI advocates from across the country will brave the summer heat to meet with offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for mental health as part of the 2017 NAMI National Convention. Nearly 1,000 people have registered for Hill Day, but we still have spots available and we want you to fill one. -
Gaming for Good: A Competitive Approach to Spreading Awareness
RPG Limit Break is back again this year, speedrunning video games to raise awareness about mental illness and funds for NAMI. This event is what happens when different communities band together for a common cause. -
The Healing Power of NAMIWalks
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the NAMIWalks program, which has grown steadily since its inception in 2002, collectively raising over $111 million dollars for NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country. Most importantly, it has changed the way we talk about mental illness. -
How You Can Stop Mental Illness Stigma
Living with a mental health condition is already challenging, and the added burden of stigma leads to tragic outcomes. So, this Mental Health Month, pledge to be StigmaFree. We need to show the world that we are all #IntoMentalHealth. -
Ways to Advance Your Mental Illness Education
Learning coping skills, information about medications, treatment options and new research prepares you to deal with the inevitable challenges of mental illness. For those who have already learned the basics and are ready to take a deeper dive into this complex topic, here are a few suggestions.
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Taking Another Look a Too-Often-Forgotten Treatment for Schizophrenia
We don’t endorse specific treatments at NAMI, but in my role as medical director, I always like to remind people about clozapine. The consensus in the medical community is that, generally speaking, it is an underutilized treatment.
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99 Faces Who Care About Mental Health Awareness
99 Faces consists of photographs of individuals who are affected by mental illness. Through the project, viewers can witness the possibility, the potential, and more important, the proof of recovery. -
How to Strengthen Your NAMI Affiliate
NAMI Rochester, NY took home the Outstanding NAMI Affiliate Award at Convention this July. Here is their advice on how to build an award-winning affiliate. -
On Being Awarded the NAMI 2016 Outstanding Member
One person has the ability to make a significant impact. This year, NAMI awarded the Outstanding Member Award to Toni Hoy for her tenacity in advocating for change.
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Comedian Believes that Mental Health is No Laughing Matter
Mental health awareness can be spread through many mediums. See how actor Ted Swartz opens up a dialogue about mental illness through his play, Laughter is a Sacred Space.