Mental Illness Awareness Week 2008

Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)October 5-12, 2008
Established by Congress 18 years ago, MIAW is observed nationwide with outreach and educational programs aimed to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis of mental illnesses, and reduce the associated stigma and discrimination experienced by those with mental illnesses. During this week long event, family members and consumers will share their personal experiences, providing firsthand looks at how mental illnesses affect neighbors, family and friends.

Building Community, Taking Action -  MIAW 2008 centers on the theme “Building Communities, Taking Action” to emphasize that real recovery from mental illness requires community action, understanding, and teamwork.

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NAMI Wisconsin Mental Illness Awareness Week Events

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day is October 9, 2008

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National Depression Screening Day, October 10, 2008
Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton, Honorary Co-Chair of Wisconsin United for Mental Health, is once again urging Wisconsinites to participate in a free, private, online mental health screening.  Last year over 700,000 people took the screening, which is available from her Web site (www.ltgov.wisconsin.gov).  Simply click on the "Mental Health" tab and follow the link.