What A Difference A Friend Makes

The National Alliance Mental Illness (NAMI) recognized July as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Multicultural_Support&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=120508. 


SAMHSA and the Ad Council ran a campain which targeted young adults in the Chinese community and encourages social networks to get educated and support those experiencing mental health symptoms. http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/44964/

The "What a Difference a Friend Makes" campaign is an example of what public education can do to help reduce stigma towards mental illnesses.  http://www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov/Chinese/

Looking for a good cause?

What types of philanthropy do you engage in? Walking/running/biking for a cure? Donating time or talents towards organizations?

In just a few days, I'll be joining others for a good cause. If you feel moved to help, you'll be with me as I reach my personal goal.

http://www.nami.org/walkTemplate.cfm?section=NAMIWALKS&template=/customsource/namiwalks/walkerpage.cfm&walkerID=184772

Better yet, walk WITH me. Would be great to have you on my team!