COVID-19 Advocacy
During the COVID-19 crisis, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), a nonpartisan organization, is asking the public to support their effort to convince the U.S. Senate to take four actions.
Tag Archives: mental illness
New MTV Series to Focus on Mental Illness
The producers of MTV’s True Life, a respected documentary series, are developing a new documentary series that focuses specifically on young adults living with mental illness. Producers are looking for 18- to 25-year-olds living in the continental U.S. who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and are willing to share their personal experiences with… Read More »
Closer Than People Realize
Headline of an October 12 editorial at TheDay.com in Connecticut: Mental Illness Is Closer Than People Realize. “Every town has people with mental illness. The genes, molecules, brain changes and trauma that cause mental illnesses do not check ZIP codes or income.” “Chances are that you meet people with mental illnesses every day without knowing… Read More »
“Unmasking Mental Illness” – October 15
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host its 4th Annual Gala celebration, “Unmasking Mental Illness” this Wednesday evening, October 15, 2008. The event, attended by members of Congress, political leaders, scientists and researchers, includes presentation of the Mind of America Scientific Research Award to a scientist whose efforts have resulted in ground-breaking research… Read More »