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KDKA-TV: Journey Complete: Local Man Walks Across USA To Raise Mental Health Awareness
It's a new day in the young life of Ian Cummins and this day will never be forgotten. Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge with family and friends, Ian has kept his promise. It's a promise born of a brother's love. Ryan James Cummins, Ian's 20-year-old brother, took his own life last November...
NAMI Kicks Off Annual NAMIWalk, Honors Loved Ones Lost To Suicide
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, known regionally as NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania, joins together with hundreds of mental health advocates on Wednesday to "kick off" the 8th Annual NAMI Walk and to remember loved ones lost to suicide. The event, to be held at...
NAMI Awarded PANO Seal of Excellence
NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania has been awarded the Seal of Excellence by the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) for successfully completing the Standards for Excellence accreditation program. Only those nonprofits that demonstrate the highest standards of conduct are...
International Suicide Prevention Advocate to Visit Pittsburgh
In the year 2000, two years after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Kevin Hines tried to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. He immediately regretted his decision and, remarkably, Kevin survived. Since then, he has dedicated his life to living and staying mentally well...
WTAE-TV: Robin Williams' Struggles Painfully Familiar with Depression Sufferers
Jeffrey Fitzwilliam can clearly remember the day 20 years ago when he decided to take his life. "What crossed my mind was how alone I felt and the darkness that consumed me," he told Pittsburgh's Action News 4. "I went to a very remote area and had every intention of killing myself...
KDKA-TV: Mental Health Experts Reach out to Franklin Hospital During Conference
During its annual education conference, the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Southwestern Pennsylvania is reaching out to the Franklin Regional School District. "NAMI is a family support organization and if anybody can extend compassion and understanding to those...
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Survivor to Share Healing at Mental Health Conference
Kevin Hines attempted suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. At 19, he convinced himself that everyone hated him and wanted him dead. He felt useless and weak. Hines survived the jump in 2000, one of only a few dozen people to do so. Authorities estimate...
KDKA Radio: Suicide Survivor Brings his Miraculous Story to Pittsburgh
One man's story did not start off with inspirational expectations, but has transformed into one of faith, hope and courage. Kevin Hines, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19, then tried taking his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and miraculously survived...
NAMI Pennsylvania Shares the Announcement of a New Executive Director at the National NAMI Organization
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Giliberti as the new Executive Director of the national organization. Giliberti has served as a Section Chief in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since 2008...