Mental Health Awareness Week

Well said Don! I agree that those of us that are willing to speak ..should! The public does need to hear our voices.

One of my heroes is Rosa Parks. Her will to not be "pushed" around started the civil rights campaigns. Her example shows that one person can and does make a difference.

 "An avalanche starts with a single snowflake."

Take care,

Dave

Hi Don,

Good health to you too!

Wish me good luck with the publication of my memoir shortly.

There are too many hell and heartache stories out there so people don't often see people doing well and they get discouraged.

Again I feel I'm preaching to the choir.

Perhaps I can approach NY! - the cable news channel in New York City - and be featured next year talking about recovery from schizophrenia.

You're right, and even here MIAW barely gets noticed.

Although sometimes Macy's hosts an event where you can shop and thus donate money to NAMI.

The name of an awareness campaign could be "Private Lives, Public Faces."

Years ago peers were shown on a subway ad here with the tag line: "Treatment Works."  We need more of that kind of advertising which of course costs a lot of money.

I will continue to brainstorm what I can do.

Regards,

Christina

Hi Don,

I'm with you on that...I am on the waiting list for a NAMI class so I can learn more about my illness.  I know that when I try to explain my condition to my family, they don't understand.  I think educating and speaking out is key.  I certainly someday want to help others that share our illness. 

Rene