How You Can Help Fight the stigma of mental illness
Individuals who suffer from mental illness sometimes do not seek help because of the shame or stigma associated with the disease. When you know the facts, you can help fight the stigma of mental illness.
Learn and share the facts: More than one in four adults will struggle with mental illness over their lifetime. Mental illness is a disorder of the brain and there are many factors that may contribute to the cause, from genetics to other biological, environmental and social/ cultural issues. Mental illness causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines. Mental illness is a treatable disease. Individuals suffering from mental illness can be helped with medication and counseling. Individuals who suffer from mental illness can learn to lead full and productive lives.
Take a Mental Health First Aid Class
Learn key skills to help your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors. Current class schedules can be found on bertnash.org.
Be an advocate
Urge your state and federal elected officials to support increased funding for mental health services.
Participate in the Bert Nash Dash & Bash Gather your friends and family and celebrate health and wellness by walking or running in the 5K or 10K. You can also visit the Bash for wonderful food and music. Visit bertnashdashbash.org for more information.
Become a Bert Nash fan on Facebook. Stay up to date on all the latest health news and events.
Donate to the Bert Nash Center
Since 2007, the budget of the Center has been significantly reduced.You can help make sure we are able to continue to serve those in need by donating to the Center.You can contribute to the Center by making a donation on our website, www.bertnash.org. All contributions are tax deductible. If you know someone who needs mental health counseling, please refer them to the Center. 785-843-9192