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WTAE-TV: Robin Williams' Struggles Painfully Familiar with Depression Sufferers
Jeffrey Fitzwilliam can clearly remember the day 20 years ago when he decided to take his life. "What crossed my mind was how alone I felt and the darkness that consumed me," he told Pittsburgh's Action News 4. "I went to a very remote area and had every intention of killing myself...
KDKA-TV: Mental Health Experts Reach out to Franklin Hospital During Conference
During its annual education conference, the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Southwestern Pennsylvania is reaching out to the Franklin Regional School District. "NAMI is a family support organization and if anybody can extend compassion and understanding to those...
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Survivor to Share Healing at Mental Health Conference
Kevin Hines attempted suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. At 19, he convinced himself that everyone hated him and wanted him dead. He felt useless and weak. Hines survived the jump in 2000, one of only a few dozen people to do so. Authorities estimate...
KDKA Radio: Suicide Survivor Brings his Miraculous Story to Pittsburgh
One man's story did not start off with inspirational expectations, but has transformed into one of faith, hope and courage. Kevin Hines, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19, then tried taking his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and miraculously survived...
NAMI Pennsylvania Shares the Announcement of a New Executive Director at the National NAMI Organization
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Giliberti as the new Executive Director of the national organization. Giliberti has served as a Section Chief in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since 2008...
NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania Executive Director Wins Newspaper Op-Ed of the Year
Christine Michaels, Executive Director of NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania, was honored last night at the 3rd Annual Media & Mental Health Awards in Southwestern Pa. for her newspaper editorial defending people with serious mental illness who receive SSI disability benefits. She won the award...
NAMI Pennsylvania Executive Director Wins Newspaper Op-Ed of the Year
Christine Michaels, Executive Director of NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania, was honored last night at the 3rd Annual Media & Mental Health Awards in Southwestern Pa. for her newspaper editorial defending people with serious mental illness who receive SSI disability benefits. She...
Navy Shipyard Tragedy: NAMI Calls on Congress for Immediate Action on Mental Health
In the wake of the Navy Yard tragedy, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has called on the President and Congress to act immediately on mental health legislation that has been stalled since the collapse of the gun debate earlier this year...
Michelle Wright Kicks Off 7th Annual Walk
NAMI Walk Honorary Chair Michelle Wright, WTAE-TV News Anchor, will kick off the 7th Annual NAMI Walk at an event on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Michelle will join 150 local mental health advocates at the Sheraton Station Square to kick off the event to promote awareness of mental illness treatment...