NAMI’s Statement On Recent Racist Incidents and Mental Health Resources for African Americans
May 29, 2020NAMI.org
5/29/2020
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health:
“The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental health care in communities of color cannot be ignored. The inequality and lack of cultural competency in mental health treatment cannot be ignored.
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- NAMI Johnson County, will offer its NAMI Family Support Group Program via Zoom. Join us Thursday Evenings from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group via Zoom. It will be held Tuesday evenings from 5:30–7:00pm. For anyone over 18 years old and experiencing mental health concerns.