The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a parade and block party on Main Street May 2 to celebrate how far the organization has come and those whom they have helped along the way.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is an organization that works to raise awareness and provide support for those dealing with mental illness in their lives.
“One of the most important ways to help people living with mental illness is to acknowledge mental health openly and honestly, with the same level of importance as we give to physical health without stigma, without shame,” according to the NAMI newsletter regarding the event. CQ-D
Mental illness is a relatively general term which includes disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, autism and bipolar disorder.
One significant goal of NAMI is to provide families and friends with the knowledge and comfort that they are not alone in coping with mental illness. In fact, approximately 61.5 million Americans experience a mental illness each year.
There will be a DJ, dance floor, food, local vendors and face painting to benefit NAMI Mid-Carolina.