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To Move Beyond Stigma, We First Need to Understand It
It is our goal, in the mental health community, to eradicate stigma. But first, we must fully understand stigma. This is the goal of Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Dr. Bernice Pescolido, who has been conducting research on stigma for 20 years. -
“How do I afford medication?” NAMI HelpLine Provides Answers
Whenever you have questions or need resources, the NAMI HelpLine is here to provide answers and do what they can to help you. -
Monthly Media Watch: Politics, Language and Stigma
Perhaps one bright spot in February—believe it or not—is that mental health has factored at least to some degree in the ongoing presidential campaigns. -
Sharing and Spreading Hope in the African American Community
Mental health awareness in the African American community has been gaining traction nationwide. Hopefully, it will continue to do so as more people share their personal stories, participate in programs such as Sharing Hope and reach out to their community members about mental health. -
Depression Survival Guide
How do you cope with depression? Here is a list of 15 ways to fight depression. -
NAMI Warns Senate about Criminalization of Mental Illness; Supports Cornyn Bill
NAMI warned the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee that criminalization of people living with mental illness has reached "crisis proportions" and called for support of the Mental Health and Safe Communities Act. -
Trading Benders for Bending Metal
Ever wonder how challenging it is to bend metal with your bare hands? Learn about Chris 'Wonder' Schoek, who manages this feat of strength regularly as a method of recovery from substance abuse. -
Can a Book Help Make Recovery Easier?
Self-Acceptance: The Key to Recovery from Mental Illness provides helpful exercises when starting the path to recovery. -
Visible Illnesses Only
Artist depicts the stigma his family faces while his older brother struggles living with a mental health condition. -
NAMI in the News: Year in Review
In 2015, NAMI helped shape the national conversation on mental health across the country. Here is a look back at some of the articles where NAMI played a part.