NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is an American non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy, and support to individuals affected by mental illness, including those living with mental illness, their families, and mental health professionals. NAMI offers a wide range of resources and services, including education programs, support groups, and helplines. The organization also advocates for public policies that promote access to mental health care and works to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Journal Prompts

  • Reflect on a time when you witnessed a student struggling with mental illness. What did you do to support them, and how might NAMI resources have helped in that situation?
  • After reviewing the NAMI website, what program or resource could you incorporate into your classroom or teaching practice. How do you envision this resource benefiting your students?
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