But affects us all.
Did you know that one (1) out of every four (4) adults in the United States is affected by a mental illness in a given year? And that mental health problems affect one (1) in five (5) children and adolescents? Unfortunately, many people don’t know enough about behavioral/mental health issues. This causes many to fear or stigmatize the people challenged by these issues, forcing many of them to remain silent about their struggles for fear of retribution or rejection.
To battle this stigma, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Arizona), the Family Involvement Center (FIC), the Mental Health Awareness Coalition (MHAC) and Magellan of Arizona are joining together to educate and reduce social stigma. Together the four organizations created the “Extraordinary People” campaign.
The campaign includes a series of events that will take place throughout Maricopa County to raise awareness about mental illness and to educate the public on what they can do to help.
Click here to learn more about the "Extraordinary People" campaign.
Extraordinary People
