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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." -
Black History Month: Writing This Triggers My Anxiety
"I only recently started speaking out about generational trauma, racism and being Black in America because…the anxiety and fear can be too much." -
What Black History Month Means to Me
"I would like to be respected for my strength and tenacity in moving forward and progressing in a way that I choose." -
Statement on the Killing of Daniel Prude
NAMI today released a statement on the killing of Daniel Prude from its CEO, Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. -
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." -
How the Pandemic Has Magnified Mental Health Care Disparities
The disparate impact on Black, Indigenous and Latinx communities is striking. -
Improving Social Determinants of Mental Health in the Black Community
Social determinants of health is a direct contributor to the overall health of the Black community. -
Register for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: Failing Another Test in Addressing Mental Health Disparities
Register for NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar: "Failing Another Test in Addressing Mental Health Disparities" on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. ET. -
How Asian Shame and Stigma Contribute to Suicide
Asian Americans face multiple challenges when it comes to mental health and seeking care. -
Discrimination and Racism in the History of Mental Health Care
We need to teach this history to mental health professionals so they understand what shaped the approach to mental health for people of color.