NAMI, HOSA pair to raise mental illness awareness
The Winchester SunOct 04, 2017
Mental Illness Awareness Week is
Each year, the first full week of October provides an opportunity to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care.
Clark County Area Technology Center HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and NAMI (
One in five adults experiences mental illness problems every year, and 50 percent of chronic mental illness begins by age 14. Although many people today understand that mental illness is a medical condition, individuals and families affected by mental illness are still often subjected to stigma and discrimination.
This year, NAMI is calling on everyone to get "Into Mental Health" and replace stigma with hope.
In addition, as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, National Depression Screening Day will be
"We are calling on everyone to join NAMI and replace stigma with hope by pledging to be #StigmaFree,"
To take the #StigmaFree pledge, visit www.nami.org/stigmafree. NAMI offers information about mental illness conditions, symptoms and treatment at www.nami.org or through its
Learn more about Mental Illness Awareness Week at www.nami.org/miaw
NAMI Winchester-Clark County support groups meet the first and third Monday of each month from
For more information, call 749-3702.