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Bridging the Gap: Why Black Voices Must Shape Mental Health Research

NAMI

Even now, that research remains difficult to find for laypeople, and without greater awareness and advocacy, it risks becoming even more inaccessible. Thats why NAMIs Community Health Equity Alliance (CHEA) is so critical.

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Recovery from Psychosis in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Is Possible

Mad in America

I believed that the surveillance program was undertaken by tapping my telephone calls, text messages, email and social media accounts, and this info was to be passed on to the life coach so that he could use the information for my personal improvement. I am becoming re-integrated with the real world.

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Mental Health Advocacy Group Applauds President Biden for Addressing Mental Health Crisis

ACTNow for Mental Health (ANMH)

ANMH works to match young adults in need of free or low-cost, culturally competent behavioral health care, with a focus on historically underserved communities including LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), people with physical, intellectual, or mental health disabilities, and people who are uninsured or underinsured.

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Not Before Time: Lived Experience Led Justice and Repair

Mad in America

There are some hopeful threads, including a lived experience-led residential service and a legislated opt-out advocacy service, run by Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) , a government-funded organisation that has demonstrated exemplary practices in supporting consumer rights, dignity and autonomy.

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Past Lessons, Future Insights Young Leaders Council Annual Report

Mental Health America (MHA)

These conversations offer insights into how past experiences of collective trauma and resilience can inform todays youth mental health advocacy, calling for both systemic action and intergenerational collaboration to support young people's mental well-being.

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From Anxiety to Advocacy: How Pharmacogenomic Testing Helped My Mental Health Journey

NAMI

Information provided by PGx tests can help inform your doctors treatment plan for you during their medical evaluation. My doctor decided to switch me to a different medication based on their medical assessment and PGx testing information, and it helped! I had never heard of PGx testing before, but I was desperate for relief.

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World Bipolar Day 2025: Breaking the Stigma

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Participate in Local or Online Events Join virtual conferences, awareness walks, or community discussions hosted by mental health organizations during Bipolar Awareness Month. Educate Yourself and Others Take the time to read about bipolar disorder, listen to mental health podcasts, and engage in meaningful conversations.