Mental Health In Minnesota by NAMI Minnesota | Mental Illness Awareness & Recovery Through Education, Support & Advocacy

(Recorded 03/13/2017) Cathleen O’Leary is a former member of the NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors. Cathleen shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). This episode is one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. Find other video and written stories at www.namihelps.org. CONTACT US: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, … Continue reading "012 Cathleen O’Leary, Board of Directors, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

(Recorded 02/28/2017) Eileen Stack, former President of NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors, shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).  This episode is one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary.  Find other video and written stories at www.namihelps.org.  CONTACT: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps … Continue reading "011 Eileen Stack, Former President of Board of Directors, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

(Recorded 02/25/2017) Heidi Nordin shares her personal journey with NAMI Minnesota including her volunteer experiences as a Board of Directors member, office volunteer, and NAMIWalks “cheerleader.”  This episode is one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary.  CONTACT: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435). fax: 651-645-7379. email: namihelps@namimn.org

Concerned family members, advocates and people living with a mental illness from Baxter to Winona came together on March 16, 2017 for Mental Health Day at the Capitol to share their story with their legislators. This diverse group talked about the need for more school-linked mental health programs, vital first episode psychosis treatment, urgent reforms … Continue reading "009-EVENT: Mental Health Day at the Capitol 03/16/2017, Rally Highlights Urgent Needs"

Laurie and Lee Brandt were interviewed on 02/25/2017 for this episode, one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support, and advocacy we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illnesses, effect positive changes … Continue reading "008-Laurie & Lee Brandt’s personal journey with NAMI, NAMI Minnesota’s 40th Anniversary"

(Recorded 02/24/2017) Mary Schulte shares her personal journey with NAMI including her experience of being a former interim Executive Director at NAMI Minnesota. NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support, and advocacy we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illnesses, effect positive changes … Continue reading "007-Mary Schulte, Former interim Executive Director at NAMI Minnesota"

(Recorded 02/03/2017) Adam Moen, a NAMI Minnesota volunteer, shares his personal journey with NAMI.  He is the Founder and Principal at Real EmPowerment Solutions.  Adam owns and operates a strategic consulting practice that specializes in healthcare economics, sales, and financial analysis and a web and mobile app development company that creates apps for young people to … Continue reading "006-Adam Moen, Founder and Principal at Real EmPowerment Solutions, NAMI Minnesota volunteer, personal journey to NAMI"

(Recorded 01/31/2016) Dave Hartford, a former NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors President, shares his personal journey with NAMI. Dave Hartford is the Career Center Director of Behavioral Health Services at CentraCare Health in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  His responsibilities include the planning, developing, organizing, and marketing of all programs and services of the Behavioral Health Care Center. … Continue reading "005-Dave Hartford, CentraCare Health, former NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors President"

(Recorded 12/09/2016) Nate Cannon (www.runningrewired.com) is a writer, runner, and avid advocate for transgender and disability rights, mental health awareness, and chemical dependency education. Carrying with him twelve years of sobriety, Nate has completed ten marathons since 2009 despite the onset of acquired dystonia, a painful and progressive neurological disorder. He speaks regularly to educators, … Continue reading "004- Nate Cannon, NAMI Minnesota’s 40th Anniversary, Nate’s personal journey with NAMI"

(Recorded 12/20/2016) Barb Lindberg, Former President of NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors, shares her personal journey with NAMI. NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support, and advocacy we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illnesses, effect positive changes in the mental health system, and … Continue reading "003- Barb Lindberg, former President of NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors"

Anna Mae Marschall was interviewed (recorded 01/20/2017) for this episode as one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support, and advocacy we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illnesses, effect positive changes … Continue reading "002- Anna Mae Marschall, NAMI Minnesota’s 40th Anniversary, Anna Mae’s personal journey with NAMI"

Reta Lancaster was interviewed (recorded 12/27/2016) for this episode as one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support, and advocacy we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illnesses, effect positive changes in … Continue reading "001- Reta Lancaster, NAMI Minnesota’s 40th Anniversary, Reta’s personal journey with NAMI"