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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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A Letter to My Colleagues about My Mental Illness
Following a psychotic break, Danei struggled with reentering the workforce. She wanted to be open with her colleagues, but knew the stigma she was up against.
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Compartiendo Esperanza: Sharing Hope with Our Latino Community
For Latinos, it can be difficult to talk about mental health. Many have multiple jobs—making physical health a priority, and mental health a luxury. -
Promoting Mental Health at 30,000 Feet
A flight attendant surprised her passengers by proudly promoting NAMI’s mission and sharing her experience with mental illness over the in-flight intercom. -
Acknowledging the Importance of Minority Mental Health Month
This month allows us to acknowledge and begin to alleviate the inequalities that exist in our national mental health care system. -
To Oblivion and Back
About five years ago, the stability of my life began to slip away. I began to change. I was starting to become paranoid and anxious.
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NAMI Launches Stigmafree Company Partnership
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) launched Stigmafree Company, a new initiative that will challenge, highlight and cultivate a company culture of caring and enhanced engagement around mental health. An initial group of seven companies have joined as partners including Coty, EY, FOX Sports, Kenneth Cole Productions, Participant Media, Philosophy, and Wear Your Label. -
Building My Life Worth Living
My mental health conditions are genetic and environmental. I knew all the signs and yet I still waited longer than I should have to get help.