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Overcoming the Silence of Stigma through Film
Dinesh’s hope is that by sharing his family’s story, by showing real scenes of a South Asian family intimately discussing these often-off-limits issues, his film will allow Asian communities to acknowledge the reality of mental illness. -
Selective Mutism: Frozen in Silence
As a child, the author of this blog would hide behind her parents’ legs when someone tried to talk to her. Everyone thought she was just shy. But selective mutism isn’t shyness. -
NAMI Announces Legislative Priorities for 2017
NAMI is pleased to announce its legislative priorities for 2017 as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that policymakers maintain a focus and continue to address the needs of the mental health community. -
NAMI in the News: 2016 in Review
Throughout the year, NAMI was mentioned in the news hundreds of times due to our efforts in spreading awareness, advocating for mental health reform and helping support individuals and families with mental health conditions. Here are some of our newsworthy highlights. -
Understanding What Causes Stigma
We often discuss how much of a problem stigma is and how much it impacts those who live with mental illness. However, it is somewhat rare for us to focus on the foundation stigma roots itself in. In this blog, we explore five possible components that may lead to stigma. -
Love Our Vets: Restoring Hope for Families of Veterans with PTSD
It takes an exceptional person to love a warrior, especially one whose battle doesn’t end when they come home. Based on research and experiences with her husband, the author of this blog has compiled a list of what to do and not do when communicating with a loved one battling PTSD.
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I Stop Stigma by…
We need to band together to push stigma to the forefront of societal concern. Only when this issue receives the spotlight it deserves will we start to see change. Here are two things you can do right now to help NAMI raise awareness.
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Reflections on the Resiliency of Veterans
NAMI expresses our gratitude to all our veterans for their sacrifice and commitment to a greater mission that always puts country first. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the veterans’ community, not only in appreciation, but to bring awareness to the mental health challenges many face upon returning from war. -
Stick It to Stigma
Stigma is unfortunately not a problem that we can eradicate overnight. We need to teach people that mental illness is a complicated and unique problem, that every case is different and treatments that work for one person won’t necessarily work for another. There is no panacea for the brain’s problems. -
Viewing ADHD with A More Positive Attitude
While putting a positive spin on mental illnesses can seem like an insurmountable challenge, it is possible. ADHD is more than not being able to focus or sit still—it’s having a power house brain that can be difficult to control.