Share your story in NAMI's You Are Not Alone campaign

For Mental Health Month in May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness is raising awareness and highlighting that no one experiencing a mental health condition should feel alone.

This year, NAMI's You Are Not Alone campaign focuses on the power of connection for those affected by mental illness. The campaign features the lived experience of people affected by mental illness to reduce stigma, inspire others, and educate the public on available online resources.

NAMI is asking the public to share their own experience with mental health conditions by submitting their stories at NAMI.org/YourStory.

The campaign also builds connection and increases awareness through digital tools such as social media platforms, online support groups and the NAMI COVID-19 Information and Resource Guide, available in both English and Spanish at NAMI.org/covid-19.

"Especially during this time of isolation, uncertainty and tragedy, it is vital that no one feels alone in their mental health journey," said Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI.

"The COVID-19 crisis not only shines a spotlight on our need for social connectedness, but also our need for real mental health resources. This Mental Health Month, NAMI is raising awareness to change our fragmented mental health system into one that serves everyone, so people can get the care they need."

For You Are Not Alone resources, visit NAMI.org/MentalHealthMonth.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's largest grass-roots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

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