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Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness

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About Me

NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.
Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the nation’s voice on mental illness, a national organization including NAMI organizations in every state and in over 1100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, support, and education
Friend of the NAMI is a parent of a consumer who hopes to share resources and to be a friend to all of you. Sharing experiences and resources is the best way for us to win htis fight together
NAMI is a voice on mental illness; a resource for consumers,families and those who believe in recovery.
What does NAMI do? Dedicated NAMI members, leaders, and friends work tireless across all levels to meet a shared NAMI mission of support, education, advocacy, and research for people living with mental illness through various activities.
NAMI offer support groups, trainings, education and programs geared towards changing the stigma of mental illness.
Anti Stigma
Fight Stigma: Become A StigmaBuster!
What is NAMI StigmaBusters?
NAMI StigmaBusters is a network of dedicated advocates across the country and around the world who seek to fight inaccurate and hurtful representations of mental illness.
Whether these images are found in TV, film, print, or other media, StigmaBusters speak out and challenge stereotypes and to educate society about the reality of mental illness and the courageous struggles faced by consumers and families every day. StigmaBusters' goal is to break down the barriers of ignorance, prejudice, or unfair discrimination by promoting education, understanding, and respect.
Anti-Stigma Pin
The silver ribbon pin represents the "Campaign for the Brain" and promotes public awareness of the need to support people with brain disorders.
The NAMI version of the pin is mounted on a blue card which includes NAMI's grassroots logo and the NAMI HelpLine number. NARSAD Artworks is selling these pins on NAMI's behalf. To order, visit www.narsadartworks.org or call NARSAD Artworks at (800) 607-2599. Be sure to specify the NAMI version of the pin.
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Changing the stigma! Helping others find guidance and resources.
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Consumers, families, activists, and advocates. Those who believe in recovery from mental illness. I am here to support your journey. Together we can change the stigma!



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Music:


The song on our page is about a little boy with autism, Lindsay Rush is the artist; she is on our friends list if you'd like to give her other songs a listen.
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Movies:

Check out NAMI Resources for Children and Teens:
WWW.NAMI.ORG
~~~~Child and Adolescent Action Center~~~~
****Research, Services & Treatment****
~~~~Schools and Education~~~~
****For Parents, Caregivers & Youth****
~Find Support~

Television:


HOUSE--The hit television drama has helped NAMI raise funds and awareness for mental illness by selling T-shirts from the show.
These shirts were emblazoned with the phrase “Everybody Lies,” one of the best-known “House-isms” often uttered by the brilliant, but cynical diagnostician Dr. Gregory House, played by Hugh Laurie, the star of the show.

Books:


Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life; How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Can Put You in Control
The Phoenix Dance by Dia Calhoun; teen bipolar novel featured at Readergirlz explores tough issues for our teens
SHOCK-The Healing Power of Electroconvulsive Therapy by Kitty Dukakis and Larry Tye
Intense Minds; Through the Eyes of Young People with Bipolar Disorder by Tracy Anglada
Brandon and the Bipolar Bear; A Story for Children with Bipolar Disorder bt Tracy Anglada
Turbo Max; A Story for Siblings of Children with Bipolar Disorder by Tracy Anglada
Parents and Teachers as Allies is a guide to recognizing early onset mental illness in children and adolescents, great resource for parents and eductators.
I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help! This book is about helping the seriously mentally ill accept treatment. You will learn what new research says about why so many do not believe they are ill, why they refuse treatment and how you can help
Mind Race; A firsthand account of one teenager's experience with bipolar disorder; Plus, the latest information on the illness and its treatment and tips on managing daily life with bipolar disorder by Patrick E. Jamieson, PHD
If Your Adolescent Has an Eating Disorder; An Essential Resource for Parents by B.Timothy Walsh, M.D., and V.L. Cameron
Criminalizing the Seriously Mentally Ill: The Abuse of Jails as Mental Hospitals A joint report of the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill and the Public Citizen's Health Research Group that calls attention to the poor treatment people with mental illness receive from the criminal justice system.
Helping Someone with Mental Illness: A Compassionate Guide for Family, Friends, and Caregivers by Rosalynn Carter, and Susan Ma Golant
Mental Illness: A Guide to Recovery by Bob Bennett
An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison
Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Patients, and Providers by E. Fuller Torrey

Heroes:


****All of you!
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More tips to cope

Enjoying the Winter Holiday Seasonby Mary Ellen Copeland MS, MA October 19, 2006 No matter what your faith or cultural background, as the holiday season approaches, you may notice, as many people d...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:11:00 PST

You may be your own best company

  --> --> Coping with Being Alone for the Holidaysby James Rea November 4, 2006 The holiday season is a time of tradition, and traditions have a funny way of becoming expectations  like get...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:08:00 PST

Finding meaning in the holiday

Finding Meaning in the Holidays and Christmasby John M. Grohol, Psy.D. December 13, 2003 The holidays are a time of year, almost a rite of passage one might say, that you either love or dread. Ther...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:06:00 PST

Work Issues and Bipolar Disorder-ways to cope

Coping with Work Issues and Bipolar Disorder January 21, 2007 Table of Contents Preparing for job applications and interviews Enforcement of nondiscrimination laws The Federal Rehabilitation...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:06:00 PST

Coping with holiday stress

More Coping with Holiday Stress Tipsby American Psychological Association August 18, 2007 The holidays can be fun, but they also can be a source of great stress  and no wonder. The holidays are of...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:07:00 PST

10 things to do if you are alone for the holidays

10 Things to Do If You're Alone for the Holidaysby Laurie Stoneham November 4, 2006 Try one or several of the following if you find yourself alone for the holidays. De-mythologize and adjust expec...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:05:00 PST

Alone for the holiday? Join the crowd

Alone During the Holidays? Join the Crowdby Laurie Stoneham November 4, 2006 You know the scene. It looks so warm and cozy and loving. The large, smiling family is gathered around an exquisitely la...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:04:00 PST

Preparing for the holiday might help beat the blues

Beating the Holiday Bluesby Maud Purcell, LCSW, CEAP November 4, 2006 Joy to the world! 'Tis the season to be jolly! Festive music fills the air; holiday cheer abounds. Everyone is happy at holiday...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:02:00 PST

This ones for the parents of teens with emotional issues

So Your Teen Has Been Diagnosed with a Mood Disorder, Now What? By Judy Shepps BattleEvery parent dreams of having a "perfect" child. One who is smart, attractive, talented, obedient, polite, and heal...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:22:00 PST

Advocacy and support groups

Advocacy and support groups United StatesDepression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA)Meyer 3-181, 600 North Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21287-7381Phone: (410) 955-4647 The Child and A...
Posted by Friend of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:32:00 PST