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Caregiver Burden When Caring for People Experiencing Psychosis 

Treatment Advocacy Center, RESEARCH WEEKLY: By Molly Vencel The Treatment Advocacy Center knows how challenging caring for someone with a severe mental illness can be. In a recent blog, staff member Sabah Muhammad shares her story of caring for her brother with severe mental illness. The challenges Sabah, her brother and her family face are not unique, and caring for someone with a severe mental illness can take a toll on caregivers. In honor of the many family members caring for loved ones with severe mental illness, more » Read More

Mental illness is a health issue, not a police issue

Washingtonpost.com, Opinions, By Pete Earley , June 15, 2020
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Pete Earley is the parent designee on the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee, which advises the federal government about mental health reform.
Americans with mental illnesses make up nearly a quarter of those killed by police officers, according to The Post’s Fatal Force database. Meanwhile,
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A Health Concern Made Worse by the Pandemic

As published in the hudsonvalley360.com, May 7, 2020

During the COVID 19 pandemic, mental health conditions can be significantly worse in individuals.  People fear they, or a loved one, will contract the virus or they will not have sufficient money to pay bills or purchase food, and their levels of anxiety and depression increase.

May is mental health awareness month.  About 1 in 5 adults, and 17% of youth in the United States experience a mental health disorder. 

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NAMI Basics is now virtual

NAMI Basics OnDemand is a free, six-session online education program for parents, a caregivers and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms. NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person course offered in 43 states by NAMI affiliates. This is a great first step to learn more about what your loved one may be experiencing. Register today:  https://basics.nami.org

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NAMI’s Statement On Recent Racist Incidents And Mental Health Resources For African Americans

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health. By NAMI.org,  5/29/2020

“The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental health care in communities of color cannot be ignored. The inequality and lack of cultural competency in mental health treatment cannot be ignored.

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