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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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How Research Is Advancing Our Understanding of OCD
It is important to emphasize the pivotal role that research occupies in shaping the trajectory of mental health treatment. -
Breaking Stigma in California by Bringing Mental Health Education to Youth
Students in California will be able to gain a foundational knowledge of mental health in the classroom and better understand how they can access support when needed. -
The Power of Advocacy: Turning Experience into Impact
The most effective advocacy combines real world data with lived experience to paint a fuller, more compelling picture of the reality of mental illness. -
The Game-Changing Legacy of The Affordable Care Act
We cannot go back to a time when health insurance was unavailable, inaccessible and discriminatory for people with mental health conditions. Instead, we must look forward and work to build on the successes of the ACA. -
Using Our Voice to Protect the Mental Health of the LGBTQ+ Community
Many factors are contributing to worsening mental health and suicidality within the LGBTQ+ community, and yet, people who identify as LGBTQ+ face many additional challenges in accessing mental health care. -
Your Story Can Change Hearts, Minds and Policy
If you have a story to tell, you can become an advocate. -
Advocating for Veterans’ Mental Health Gave Me a New Purpose in Life
Sharing my story became a way to help build more understanding around mental health and the veteran experience. -
Thriving on the Bipolar Spectrum: Changing the Narrative with Stories of Lived Experience
We’re now on a shared mission to end the stigma, maximize healing and save lives by spreading education and inspiration.