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NAMI's Statement on Recent Racist Incidents
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health: "The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored...
Coronavirus on Smart Talk Thursday: Mental health providers face challenge treating from a distance and Pa to see some restrictions eased
"We're all in this together." That is a sentiment that we've heard often during the last two months as the coronavirus has changed our ways of life significantly. Staying at home, not being able to visit or even communicate with others, losing jobs, worrying about our finances...
Public Statement of Support for Statewide Initiative 'Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters'
On Thursday, Jan. 2, Governor Tom Wolf announced a focused multi-agency effort and anti-stigma campaign, 'Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters,' aimed at expanding resources and the state's comprehensive support of mental health and related health care priorities in Pennsylvania. The governor...
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania CEO Christine Michaels appeared on "Issues on the Point" on 22 the Point on WPNT to Discuss NAMIWalks, CEOs Against Stigma, and More
In 2016, the National Alliance on Mental Illness selected Southwestern Pennsylvania to become the state's official organization. NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania advances the national organization's mission to raise awareness about mental health while providing support, education and advocacy for...
PennLive Patriot-News: Psychiatrist shortage causing suffering, risk of jail and suicide in central Pa.
Depression is on the rise. So is suicide, particularly among young people and military veterans. And Pennsylvania recently concluded that addressing mental health needs is the best defense against school shootings...
NAMI Issues Statement Regarding President Trumps Comments on Re-Institutionalizing People with Mental Illness
Yesterday, President Trump revisited his statements about reopening mental "institutions" and perpetuated false stereotypes. Two weeks ago, the president also called people with mental illness "monsters." In response, National Alliance on Mental Illness Acting CEO Angela Kimball released...
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania and State Affiliates Honored with National Award Honor Recognizes Leadership and Dedication to Mission
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is honoring its state organization in Pennsylvania, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, and its 31 affiliates with the "Outstanding NAMI Member Award." The award is the highest honor given to members in recognition of their longstanding, effective work...
WESA-FM radio host Kevin Gavin interviews NAMI Keystone PA CEO Christine Michaels and Joni Schwager, Exec. Dir. of the Staunton Farm Foundation, on addressing mental health in the workplace
Depression costs the U.S. economy $210 billion a year in absenteeism, lost productivity and medical costs. Advocacy nonprofit NAMI Keystone PA recently launched CEOs Against Stigma, a program developed in Massachusetts, to help employers make improvements in the workplace to support...
NAMI Keystone PA Partners with PRSA Pittsburgh for CEOs Against Stigma Campaign
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Pittsburgh chapter today announced its partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Keystone Pennsylvania to promote its CEOs Against Stigma campaign. PRSA will provide pro bono public relations support to the organization through...