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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. -
Stereotypes and Seeking Care in a Racialized America
We are more alike than we are different, so why do these stereotypes and assumptions keep getting in the way? -
Bettering Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Youth
We have a responsibility to remedy mental health disparities and prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ youth. Here's how you can help. -
I Thought I Understood My Daughter’s Mental Illness, But I Had No Idea
"Just because we have the same thing doesn’t mean it is the same thing. Everyone’s mental health displays differently." -
New Research on Navigating Digital Tools for Mental Health Services
NAMI conducted a national survey from April 9 to May 21, 2020 and received nearly 500 responses providing feedback about online resource search tools for mental health services. The study aimed to identify what people who are currently seeking mental health treatment and supportive services need and how to improve the process for finding accurate and reliable information. -
Using Lived Experience to Adapt Mental Health Language
By using the language of people with lived experience, we can create a more person-centered approach to the way we all talk about mental health. -
Letter to Senate Committee Leadership on Gun Violence Research
Letter to Senate Appropriations leadership, requesting $50M in funding shared evenly between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health to conduct public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention. -
Letter to Congressional Bill Sponsors on COVID-19 Research and Treatment Innovation
Letter to Representatives Tonko and Katko, expressing support for the reintroduction of H.R. 6645, the “COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act,” which directs HHS to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of COVID-19. -
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."