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NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Earns 2020 Outstanding NAMI State Organization Award
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has chosen NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania as the recipient of its 2020 Outstanding NAMI State Organization Award. The announcement coincided with NAMI's virtual convention that took place on July 13-14. The award recognizes the exemplary efforts to carry...
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Approves Resolution Condemning Racism, Recognizes Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania will be highlighting diverse experiences and perspectives to showcase how culture, race, and background impact mental health....
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 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...
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...
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Presents Advocacy Award to Staunton Farm Foundation Executive Director
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania announced that Joni Schwager, Executive Director of the Staunton Farm Foundation, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2019 Dick Jevon Advocacy Award. The award, in honor of longtime mental health advocate Dick Jevon, recognizes community members who exhibit...
Nation's Leading Mental Health Research Agency Selects NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania as Official Outreach Partner for Pennsylvania
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania has been selected as the Outreach Partner for the state of Pennsylvania by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the nation's leading mental health research agency. NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania joins a nationwide network of 55 mental health organizations...
Pittsburgh Doctor Honored With Exemplary Psychiatrist Award From the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has awarded John Rozel, MD, MSL, with a 2018 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award. Dr. Rozel is the medical director of resolve Crisis Services, a program of Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. Dr. Rozel, who is board certified in general...
Mental Health Leaders, Advocates Convene at NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania's Annual Children's Conference
On Friday, June 8, 2018, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania is holding its annual Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Hotel, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. The event features Ross W. Greene, PhD, a clinical psychologist and professor who believes that...