The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has designated October 2-8th this year as Mental Illness Awareness Week. In addition, October 6th is National Depression Screening Day. The purpose of such awareness campaigns is to educate the public about support, outreach, and advocacy for those with mental illness as well as for the individual’s family and loved ones. In order to see what activities or events are being promoted for this week please refer to the NAMI website and the Screening...
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