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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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A Cultural Experience of Recovery
My healing process continues as I channel my past into my art and storytelling. -
How Improving My Mental Health Helped Me Reconnect with My Culture
I am dedicated to spending the rest of my life inspiring others to use mental health as a tool to learn more about their cultural identity. -
We Don’t Feel Safe: Marginalization and Mental Health Challenges in the Queer Community
We all need those who stand firmly atop the social hierarchy to listen to us and then use their privilege to act up for the queer community. -
Addressing Mental Health Barriers in the AAPI Community
By working to reduce stigma and provide culturally sensitive care, we can support the mental health of AAPI communities. -
Advancing Equity in Mental Health Care for Black/African Ancestry Communities
We plan to carve out a new path of advocacy for Black/African Ancestry communities. -
NAMI Honors Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Highlights Vital Support and Education Efforts
This July, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honors the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, a trailblazer who tore down barriers to mental health care in underserved communities. Her work crossed boundaries of race, ethnicity and identity, helping to destigmatize people who seek mental health care. -
Honoring and Upholding Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy
In response to the pain and injustice she witnessed, Campbell became a tireless activist for underserved communities in the mental health space. -
Hope Starts With Us: Pride & LGBTQ+ Mental Health
In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, guest host Matt Raymond, NAMI communications director, speaks with Rosemary Ketchum (former board member of NAMI Greater Wheeling, WV, and first openly transgender official to be elected in West Virginia) and Frank Grimsley (body-positive, queer content creator, brand collaborator, licensed therapist, school social worker and TV personality) in honor of Pride Month about LGBTQ+ mental health.
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I Think I Might Be Gay
We helped change attitudes and laws. And we discovered the transformative, collective power in the simple act of coming out.