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NAMI NEW JERSEY programs: anti-stigma campaign
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The NAMI NJ Statewide Anti-Stigma Media Education Campaign was initiated to combat hurtful and negative sterotypes perpetuated by the media about people with mental illness and about the serious mental illnesses themselves.
One of the success stories of this campaign has been an instance where NAMI NJ worked successfully with the staff and owners of the Trentonian, a Mercer County newspaper to educate the public about mental illness. Stories on NAMI NJ consumers and family members appeared in The Trentonian during the first week of October in 2003 and 2002 to recognize Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW).
Click on any of the following links to read these stories: (you will need Adobe Acrobat to view these pdf files).
October 5, 2003 |
Overcoming Depression is No Easy Task & page 2 |
October 6, 2003 |
One Man's Victory Over Schizophrenia |
October7, 2003 |
Dad Finds Help in Coping with Child's Mental Illness |
October 8, 2003 |
Spouse Finds Support in Caring for Mentally Ill Husband |
October 9, 2003 |
Caring Requires Time, Love and Patience |
October 10, 2003 |
Road to Recovery Rarely Smooth |
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October 6, 2002: |
Woman Conquering War Over Schizophrenia & page 2 of the article. |
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October 7, 2002: |
First Hand Knowledge, & page 2 of the article. |
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October 8, 2002: |
More than the Blues, and page 2 of the article. |
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October 9, 2002: |
Learning to Cope |
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October 10, 2002: |
Coping, Not Suffering |
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October 11, 2002: |
Helping Those in Need |
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October 12, 2002: |
A Parent's Nightmare and page 2 of the article. |
October 13, 2002: |
Praise The Lord |
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These articles were written by Trentonian reporters after meeting
with NAMI NJ consumers and families. The Trentonian and NAMI
NJ met under adversarial circumstances, with NAMI NJ advocates
protesting a stigmatizing headline, which could have succeeded
in setting back the cause of mental health advocacy a few
years. However, this headline set in motion a series of events
which succeeded in advancing the cause of advocacy a great
deal. To read more, click here.
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 NAMI NEW JERSEY is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by mental illness.
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