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Take the Bring Change 2 Mind Pledge

The fear of stigma can have a devastating effect on those living with mental illness. Change happens one person at a time. If you are living with a mental illness, know someone who is, or just want to help, take our pledge to help end stigma. Read the full pledge.

I pledge to follow the Bring Change 2 Mind principles:

For people living with mental illness:

  • I am living with a mental illness that is treatable and manageable.
  • I am a valuable and valued person and I deserve to be treated with respect.
  • I am responsible for the decisions and choices I make in my life.
  • Educating myself about the symptoms of my illness, and any side effects I may have from treatment, will help me find and use the resources I need to work toward stability.
  • Communicating about my experiences with others will help them support me in difficult times and keep me "on track."
  • If I am feeling suicidal, it is critical that I reach out for help, for in the face of real pain and suffering, it is others who can help me with a commitment to live.
  • I can reduce stigma in myself and in others by being open about living with mental illness, naming it out loud and raising people's awareness.

For everyone:

  • It is likely that someone I know is living with a mental illness and that fear of stigma may be preventing them from accepting their illness and seeking help.
  • I can make a difference by learning about mental health issues and the devastating effects of stigma.
  • If someone I know exhibits sudden changes in behavior, I will pay attention and reach out to them.
  • If someone I know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, I will take it seriously and make every effort to ensure they get help.
  • I will not perpetuate or tolerate stigma of any kind and will commit myself to changing the way society views people living with mental illness.
Watch the Bring Change 2 Mind PSA

Watch the Bring Change 2 Mind PSA

Change a mind about mental illness and you can change a life.

1 in 6 adults live with mental illness

1 in 6 adults live with mental illness

1 in 6 adults has a brain-related illness including depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and schizophrenia.

Jessie & Glenn Close’s Story

Jessie & Glenn Close’s Story

Learn how bipolar disorder impacts Jessie Close and her sister Glenn.

Spread the Word

Spread the Word

The easiest way to remove stigma from mental illness is to reach out and educate your friends, family and co-workers.

Put on your shirts and stomp out stigma at a NAMI Walk near you!

Put on your shirts and stomp out stigma at a NAMI Walk near you!

It’s time to walk the talk and and stomp out stigma forever!

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Stories

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There for Each Other: Beverly O.‘s Story

After four hospitalizations, mis-diagnoses and mis-medications, I was properly diagnosed with bipolar 3 disorder almost ten years ago. With the right meds, I have been able to lead a healthy, happy, normal life.

We Can Make a Difference: Sarah S.‘s Story

This last year has been one of my hardest years, but it has also been one of the most inspirational for me. The more I do to help others with mental illness, the better the situation becomes for all of us.

We Are Pioneers: Joseph’s Story

Through my recovery I began boycotting being “Normal” by realizing that we are NOT just mental health “consumers”. We are pioneers! Peers + ion = P(ion)eers - person or group that is the first to do something.

Facts

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1 in 10 Children

Millions of children are affected by depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.

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