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November is National Veterans and Military Families Month and a time to honor the courage and sacrifices of our veterans, active service members, and the families who stand by them every day. Military families and veterans face unique mental health challenges, and NAMI is dedicated to supporting their mental well-being. Purple Heart-decorated veteran David Kendrick Jr. shares his story of service and struggles after leaving the military, and how finding community with NAMI helped on his road to recovery. Watch David's story now: https://bit.ly/3huf6PL #NationalVeteransAndMilitaryFamiliesMonth

#Vote4MentalHealth on Tuesday, November 5th because the candidates we elect will make decisions that affect mental health services in our community. Discover more at vote4mentalhealth.org.

Every year, November is celebrated as National Family Caregivers Month and a time to honor the remarkable dedication of family caregivers—the unsung heroes who support our loved ones facing mental health and other health challenges. As a caregiver, it is easy to overlook your own mental health. NAMI's Caregiver to Caregiver features mental health tips and words of encouragement from other mental health caregivers to help reduce stigma and let our caregivers know that you are not alone. Listen now as caregivers in the NAMI community share how they take care of their mental health: https://bit.ly/3UynAWJ #FamilyCaregiversMonth

This month, NAMI spoke on the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace, and how mental health conditions like ADHD show up at work. As ADHD Awareness Month comes to an end, we want to continue providing support and resources for those with ADHD in the workplace. See our latest StigmaFree Guides about Working with ADHD at https://lnkd.in/g389Sjau

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NAMI Ambassador and author April Simpkins, PHR, SHRM-CP shared her story with The Washington Post, and her mission to help others struggling with mental health. "What you can do for that person [who is struggling] is to just be kind and extend a measure of grace." Thank you, April, for your continued work and advocacy for mental health awareness. Find the full story here: https://wapo.st/3AmvvQ3

How can you take action to improve our mental health system? Your voice and your story have the power to influence change when you advocate with your elected officials. Join NAMI advocates across the country, working together to share stories of people affected by mental illness and ensure our lived experiences are considered by policymakers. Learn about NAMI’s policy priorities, how to get involved, and more at nami.org/advocacy

"As our country continues to navigate a growing mental health crisis, millions of Americans will cast their ballots this year for candidates that, if elected, will make decisions that impact the (availability) of mental health care in our communities,” NAMI’s Chief Advocacy Officer explained. NAMI reignited our nonpartisan election season initiative known as #Vote4MentalHealth in 2024, and our goal is to keep mental health top of mind during this election season. Learn more about the campaign's nine key topics at and how you can vote for mental health at vote4mentalhealth.org.

Why wait when you can make your voice heard today on #VoteEarlyDay? Voting early gives you the flexibility to cast your ballot on your own time, avoid long lines, and ensure your vote counts. Whether you’re voting by mail or in-person, every vote makes a difference. #Vote4MentalHealth

#DidYouKnow Our new NAMI StigmaFree site provides a wealth of resources to support workplace mental health. From StigmaFree guides and presentations to #StigmaFree articles and graphics, this site is a wealth of information for organizations big and small. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gR6i6ZFJ