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People Need Help, Not Handcuffs: Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
People with mental illness are significantly overrepresented in our nation’s jails and prisons. Each year, roughly two million people with serious mental illness are booked into jail. Nearly 2 in 5 individuals in state and federal prisons—and 44% of those in local jails—have a history of mental illness. March is National Criminal Justice Month, a […]
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Bridging the Gap: Why Black Voices Must Shape Mental Health Research
My journey with mental health didn’t just shape my perspective; it led me to this work. As Director of Mental Health Equity Innovation at NAMI, I bring both professional expertise and personal lived experience to the fight for mental health equity. I know firsthand the impact of being overlooked, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood. That’s why I’m […]
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From Anxiety to Advocacy: How Pharmacogenomic Testing Helped My Mental Health Journey
I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder when I was very young—I think I may have been in elementary school. Those early years in school were tough for me. When I got to Fayetteville, I got really involved in pageantry and was crowned Miss Teen Arkansas. I loved the traditions, camaraderie, and the community work […]
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Four Decades of Resilience: One Family’s Perspective on Our Mental Health System
My daily work keeps me busy with priorities focused on developing strategies and initiatives launching and commercializing holistic therapies that have vast potential to impact lives in the mental health space. Healthcare has always been endlessly fascinating to me, but this work is especially close to my heart. Over the last four decades, my family […] -
NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. invites you to NAMICon 2024!
From June 4–6, join us for an unforgettable convention in Denver, Colorado, where you will build lasting connections and experience inspiring moments—all in the name of mental health awareness, education and advocacy. Find out more at convention.nami.org -
Behind the Curtain: A Mental Health Story of Family and Friendship
Behind the Curtain: A Mental Health Story of Family and Friendship This is a story of how one couple defied the odds and worked through mental illness and addiction together, and how NAMI supported them on that road to recovery every step of the way. When Denise experienced a mental health crisis and began self-medicating […] -
In Sickness & In Health: Facing Mental Illness & Addiction Together
In Sickness & In Health: Facing Mental Illness & Addiction Together This is a story of how one couple defied the odds and worked through mental illness and addiction together, and how NAMI supported them on that road to recovery every step of the way. When Denise experienced a mental health crisis and began self-medicating […] -
NAMI HelpLine: My Path to Purpose in Mental Health Support
NAMI HelpLine: My Path to Purpose in Mental Health Support Real mental health experiences power the NAMI HelpLine. It all starts with a hello. Gillian Eubanks grew up with mental health challenges and was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder. Her experiences empowered her to want to help others, and she […] -
From Gang Member to Mental Health Advocate
I grew up in an inner-city community in San Diego, California, called “Southeast.” This area has always been known for crime, drugs and — most notably — gangs. Despite my family’s well-intentioned efforts to keep me away from gangs, the gang culture still pulled me in.
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From Being Fired to Supported: Bipolar Disorder in the Workplace
From Being Fired to Supported: Bipolar Disorder in the Workplace A workplace mental health story of hope: When Wendy experienced her first major manic episode, she was hospitalized and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. As soon as she was able to resume work, her employer placed her on probation and she was eventually fired. When she […]