Meaningful Stories: Sharing Austin's Mental Health Experience
A Series of Building Productive Lives Events
One in four people in the United States has experienced a mental illness or developmental disabilities. Maybe it’s you, a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague.Come and join in a meaningful discussion about mental health care in our community. Experts, advocates and community members will discuss how brain-based disorders - schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, chemical dependency, and developmental and intellectual disabilities - have an impact upon you and your family. Click here to read moreand see a listing of data and information, or download our flyer.
"The Soloist" Screening Benefits Crisis Respite
NMF held a special screening April 29 of "The Soloist," a feature film starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr. based on a true story of the friendship between two men: a journalist and a homeless man with schizophrenia who is a musical genius. Funds benefited NMF's Capital Campaign.
The Truth About Bullying
Oprah recently featured a powerful story discussing the psychology behind the students who felt their only outlet was suicide because of the tormenting and bullying they experienced at school. Click here to read more.
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