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Be bold and confident. Know you facts about mental health, mental illness, and wellness. Be an advocate for all and be fearless in all pursuits. You have to own who you are in order to be the President of an organization that deals with stigma. A lot of people are scared or fearful to talk about ...

Interview Grassroots NAMI President National Alliance on Mental Illness Advocacy

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What are the duties of an "on campus" President for NAMI?

Being the President of NAMI on Campus was the most amazing experience of my life. I constantly had the opportunity to do presentations, meetings, and reach out to new people everyday. Nothing made me feel better than talking to people that felt unheard, because it gave me the chance to show them ...

Day in the Life Grassroots NAMI President National Alliance on Mental Illness Advocacy

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What are some ways that a psychology major can help prepare me to take on the President role at NAMI?

My major while I was President of NoC was Psychology, which helped me tremendously for my Master’s in Counseling Education! The Psych program was so inclusive and helpful during my presidency! All of the professors were so willing to let me educate their classes about mental health. All the while...