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Individuals with Mental Illness

WebIf you have a mental health condition, you're not alone. One in 5 American adults experiences some form of mental illness in any given year. And across the population, 1 …

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About Mental Illness

WebA mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, …

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Mental Health Supports in Public Schools

WebNAMI releases poll results: What do Parents think about Mental Health Supports in Schools? (Hint - Most support it!) Here is a recently released (June 2021) Mental Health …

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Mental Health Education

WebNAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA, it …

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Support & Education

WebThank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education, and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Alaska. The …

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Finding Stable Housing

WebFinding Stable Housing. For someone with a mental health condition, the basic necessity of a stable home can be hard to come by. The lack of safe and affordable housing is one of …

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About NAMI Alaska

WebNAMI was founded in Madison, Wisconsin by Harriet Shetler and Beverly Young. The two women both had sons diagnosed with schizophrenia, and "were tired of being blamed for …

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Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with NAMI's Take the …

WebARLINGTON, Va. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today launched Take the Moment, a campaign that empowers people to collectively embrace the power of now for …

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Meet Your Facilitator!

WebAaron Surma. Which mental health condition do you or a family member experience? Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD. Share your story: I have received mental health …

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Alaskans in crisis often get tangled in the criminal justice system

WebBy the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Published in the Anchorage Daily News March 11, 2021. Part 4 of 6. The Alaska Department of Corrections operates 13 correctional …

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Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder: A Mesmerizing Podcast …

WebExplore the vivid experience of Schizoaffective Disorder through a captivating podcast. Gain insights and raise mental health awareness.

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Community Implementation Timeline

WebCommunity Implementation Timeline Implementing a Behavioral Health Crisis System of Care in Alaska Implementation Update 6: May 2023 Crisis Now Implementation Update: …

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