Mental Illness Is Not Anyone's Fault: A Review of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Phillips, Kat
• Is Part Of: Journal of consumer health on the Internet. Volume 24:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 81
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Caregiver support -- family support -- mental health -- mental illness -- NAMI; Health -- Computer network resources -- Periodicals; Internet -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Computer network resources -- Periodicals; Computer Communication Networks -- Periodicals; Consumer Participation -- Periodicals; Delivery of Health Care -- Periodicals; 025.063621
• DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2019.1710979
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1539-8285

Abstract

Abstract: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) was established in 1979 and has since grown into a national foundation supporting both online and physical resources for those with mental disorders and/or their families, friends, and caregivers. NAMI.org, their website, houses a multitude of information, resources, community support, and crisis contact outlets and is a highly reliable source for anyone who would use it. Through their website alone they accomplish their four goals to educate, advocate, listen, and lead. NAMI offers support, guidance, and educational materials and opportunities, a safe space for voices to be heard, and a point of contact to the outside world when users may not know where to look or even start. It is an excellent resource and is highly recommended as a consumer health website for mental disorders and mental illness.