NAMI Tennessee is a grassroots, non-profit, self-help organization dedicated to improving quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.
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NAMI Tennessee is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.
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NAMI Tennessee is a grassroots, non-profit, self-help organization dedicated to improving quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.
By Sarah Merritt Ryan, from nami.org — I have been in remission from symptoms of serious mental illness (SMI) for 11 years; however, there was a period of my life that was extremely difficult when my symptoms were severe, involving … Read more
By Ariana Dawes, — Mental Health Stigma Disappearing for Those in Therapy Americans have been going through it. And more than ever before, they want to talk about it. Many find comfort and hope in getting outdoors, being physically active, … Read more
By Erika Edwards, NBC News — Teenage Boys Show Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Differently from Girls Teenage boys are drowning in just as much of the depression and anxiety that’s been well documented in girls. Experts warn that many … Read more
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NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 and has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.
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Join NAMI Tennessee and connect with a movement to inspire better lives for residents of Tennessee who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, be able to engage in discussion groups, and have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.
Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Tennessee.
The families and members of NAMI Tennessee are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.