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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a United States–based nonprofit organization [1] originally founded as a grassroots group by family members of people diagnosed with mental illness. NAMI identifies its mission as "providing advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by ...
[72] [73] The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a U.S. institution founded in 1979 to represent and advocate for those struggling with mental health issues. NAMI helps to educate about mental illnesses and health issues, while also working to eliminate stigma [74] attached to these disorders.
Mental Illness Awareness Week. Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) was established in the U.S. in 1990 [1] recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October. During this week, mental health advocates ...
NAMI successfully lobbied to improve mental health services and gain equality of insurance coverage for mental illnesses. [1] In 1996, the Mental Health Parity Act was enacted into law, realizing the mental health movement's goal of equal insurance coverage. In 1955, there were 340 psychiatric hospital beds for every 100,000 US citizens.
Self-help groups for mental health. Self-help groups for mental health are voluntary associations of people who share a common desire to overcome mental illness or otherwise increase their level of cognitive or emotional wellbeing. [ 1 ][ a ] Despite the different approaches, many of the psychosocial processes in the groups are the same.
Global mental health is the international perspective on different aspects of mental health. [1] It is 'the area of study, research and practice that places a priority on improving mental health and achieving equity in mental health for all people worldwide'. [2] There is a growing body of criticism of the global mental health movement, and has ...
Mental Health Awareness Month. The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness. Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as Mental Health Month) has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings. [1]
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a self-help support group and advocacy organization that consists of over 1,000 local affiliates and 50 state organizations. NAMI advocates for increased funding for research, housing, jobs, rehabilitation, and suitable health insurance.