Tag: National Alliance on Mental Illness

New PSAs Highlight the Power of Connection to Combat Isolation

Stuart Mitchell

The “Seize the Awkward” campaign, a partnership between the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Ad Council, recently announced new public service advertisements (PSAs) encouraging teens and young adults to check in with their friends. Ad Council research finds that teens and young adults crave connection and emotional support, but many struggle to express that need – which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. The new PSAs, “Let’s Be Real,” show that small, intentional moments of connection can make…

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iHeartMedia, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Child Mind Institute Launch Joint “Let’s Talk” Campaign During Mental Health Awareness Month

Stuart Mitchell

It’s time we talk about mental health. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness, yet many don’t feel comfortable sharing their experience with others. In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, iHeartMedia teamed up with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Child Mind Institute to kick off a multi-year campaign that will raise awareness of mental health and foster a culture within communities that supports talking about mental health issues like anxiety and depression. The goal of iHeartMedia’s “Let’s Talk”…

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NAMI launches new campaign, #CureStigma, for Mental Health Month

Stuart Mitchell

During the month of May, NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will observe Mental Health Month to raise awareness of mental illness. One in five adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition. This year, NAMI is launching “CureStigma” a new campaign that builds on the successful #StigmaFree initiative and positions stigma as a “social virus” that is spreading across America. Stigma is a sign or sense of disgrace that sets someone apart from others. Navigating life with a mental health condition can be tough, and…

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