NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania is committed to helping the media cover stories related to mental illness responsibly and accurately. Our latest news, publications, and media resources can be found below. To arrange an interview with a mental health expert, contact Maria Kakay, Director of Communications and Marketing, by phone at 412-366-3788 or by email at mkakay@namikeystonepa.org.
SAFE Task Force Hosts Video Screening and Community Discussion Focusing on Suicide Prevention
Hundreds to Gather for NAMIWalks Keystone PA: Annual 5K Walk Raises Awareness of Mental Health
NAMI Keystone PA and Reed Smith Announce CEOs Against Stigma Partnership
NAMI Keystone PA Hosts Virtual Statewide Mental Health and Wellness Conference
NAMIWalks Keystone PA Celebrates 15th Year With Hybrid Event
NAMIWalks Keystone PA Walk Becomes National Virtual Event
NAMI Keystone PA Selected as the 2020 Outstanding NAMI State Organization
NAMI Keystone PA Issues Statement of Support for Statewide Mental Health Initiative
Pennsylvania NAMI Community Honored with National Award
NAMI Keystone PA PArtners with PRSA Pittsburgh for CEOs Against Stigma Campaign
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Presents Advocacy Award to Staunton Farm Foundation Executive Director
UPMC Doctor Honored With NAMI 2018 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania CEO Chosen to Serve on NAMI’s Strategic Planning Steering Committee
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Holds State Conference to Focus on Mental Health, Violence, and Stigma
Annual NAMI Walk Seeks to Change Perception of Mental Illness
One Conversation Counts: NAMI Offers Resources to Help for Suicide Prevention Month
Michelle Wright and Mental Health Advocates Kick Off the 9th Annual NAMIWalks Season
NAMI Welcomes All-Pro Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall to Pittsburgh
For Immediate Release – Road Less Traveled Conference
Mental Health Advocates Kick Off 8th Annual NAMI Walk
NAMI Announces New Class for Parents of Children with Mental Health Issues
NAMI Awarded PANO Seal of Excellence
International Suicide Prevention Advocate to Visit Pittsburgh
NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania Executive Director Wins Newspaper Op-Ed of the Year
Navy Shipyard Tragedy – NAMI Calls on Congress For Immediate Action on Mental Health
Michelle Wright Kicks Off NAMI Walk
For Immediate Release – SAMHSA Administrator Comes to Pittsburgh
July 21, 2023 – ‘Just start that conversation’: 2nd Black Mental Health Summit in Pittsburgh Focused on Trauma
March 7, 2023 – Fetterman Needed Treatment, Do You?
March 6, 2023 – PA Legislators Say It’s Time to Require Insurers for Virtual Health Care
March 4, 2023 – Men Don’t Generally Talk About Depression. Fetterman Offers a Step Forward.
July 17, 2022 – 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline Goes Online
July 28, 2022 – Mental Health Advocates Address Challenges Facing the Black Community
June 6, 2022 – A New Mental Health Emergency Number Launches in July
May 19, 2021 – Christine Michaels, CEO of NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, Talks Reducing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness (Fox 43)
February 24, 2021 – Smart Talk: Shining a Light on Mental Health and Youth Suicide (WITF)
February 2, 2021 – National Alliance on Mental Illness Will Host Youth-Focused Virtual Conference Friday
January 12, 2021 – Shortage in Mental Health Staff Adding to COVID-19 Stresses
December 20, 2020 – Coping with Pandemic and Holiday Stressors (Podcast)
August 30, 2020 — Pandemic-related Uncertainties Have People Feeling Anxious
May 31, 2020 — NAMI Releases Statement on Recent Racist Incidents
April 13, 2020 — NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania CEO Christine Michaels Weighs In On Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
November 3, 2019 — NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania CEO Christine Michaels appeared on “Issues on the Point” on 22 the Point on WPNT to Discuss NAMIWalks, CEOs Against Stigma, and More
September 9, 2019 — PennLive Patriot-News: Psychiatrist shortage causing suffering, risk of jail and suicide in central Pa.
August 12, 2019 — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Psychiatric nurses say they’re ready to fill the gap to improve access to mental health care
October 2, 2018 – Amid Push For Looser Standards, New Report Gives Pennsylvania Failing Grade On Its Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Law
April 11, 2018 – NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania and City of Asylum launch mental-health series with author Jordan Corcoran
March 13, 2018 – Mental health summit looks to end stigma
May 4, 2017 – Valley News Dispatch: Westmoreland Casemanagment and Supports Inc. offers mental health first aid class
March 31, 2017 – WQED-TV: Before Stage Four: Confronting Early Psychosis (Documentary)
March 20, 2017 – WQED-TV: Building a Future of Strong Mental Health
March 7, 2017 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Agencies help teens, families in behavioral health crisis
March 6, 2017 – WQED-TV: Medication & Treatment for FEP
Feb. 21, 2017 – WQED-TV: Access to Care for FEP
Feb. 16, 2017 – Herald-Standard: Mental health professional shortages common in local rural areas
Feb. 6, 2017 – WQED-TV: What is First-Episode Psychosis (FEP)?
Dec. 3, 2015 – WQED-TV: Bundle of Nerves – Our Anxiety Epidemic (documentary)
Dec. 1, 2015 – WQED-TV: Bundle of Nerves – Our Anxiety Epidemic (Promo)
Nov. 29, 2015 – WQED-TV: Living with Mental Illness, Part 4 – Schizophrenia
Oct. 26, 2015 – WQED-TV: Living with Mental Illness, Part 3 – Depression
Oct. 6, 2015 – WQED-TV: Living with Mental Illness, Part 2 – Bipolar Disorder
Aug. 31, 2015 – WQED-TV: Living with Mental Illness, Part 1 – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Aug. 7, 2015 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Nonprofit helps families of those with mental illness
April 16, 2015 – WTAE-TV: One on One with Brandon Marshall
April 12, 2015 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: NFL player Brandon Marshall speaks out on tackling stigma of mental illness
Nov. 18, 2014 – KDKA-TV: “Ian Walks America Speaks” at Conference One Year After Brother’s Suicide
Oct. 5, 2014 – WTAE-TV and WPXI-TV: NAMI Walk in the News
Sept. 10, 2014 – Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Dormont Man Finds Hope, Raises 10K for Mental Illness Through Cross-Country Walk
Sept. 3, 2014 – KDKA-TV: Journey Complete: Local Man Walks Across USA To Raise Mental Health Awareness
April 17, 2014 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Service Dog Donated for Whitehall Girl with Bipolar Disease
April 12, 2014 – KDKA-TV: Mental Health Experts Reach out to Franklin Hospital During Conference
April 12, 2014 – WTAE-TV: Robin Williams’ Struggles Painfully Familiar with Depression Sufferers
March 29, 2014 – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Survivor the Share Healing at Mental Health Conference
March 28, 2014 – KDKA Radio: Suicide Survivor Brings his Miraculous Story to Pittsburgh
May 30, 2013 – WQED-TV: Gun Violence: The Voices featuring NAMI Southwestern PA Executive Christine Michaels (documentary)
Nov. 15, 2012 – WQED-TV: Mental Health and Poverty featuring NAMI Southwestern PA Executive Christine Michaels (documentary)
Aug. 13, 2012 – Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette: Executive Director Chris Michaels’ Award-Winning Op-Ed
The Voice is a quarterly newsletter published by NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania.
August 2019 – Stronger Together Conference Unites Organizations, Advocates, and Affiliates
February 2019 – Shining a Light: Green Light Gala Raises Awareness For Mental Health
July 2018 – Annual Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference Focuses on Collaboration, Conversation, and Community
May 2018 – Second Annual State Conference Tackles Stigma and Stereotypes
December 2017 – Stepping Up: 11th Annual NAMIWalks Attracts Thousands, Including Many Newcomers
September 2017 – NAMI National Hosts Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
June 2017 – NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Holds First State Conference
October 2016 – NAMI Southwestern PA designated as the State NAMI office in Pennsylvania
May 2016 – Early Treatment Saves Lives
December 2015 – NAMI carries on legacy of Mental Health America of Allegheny County through the Adult Advocacy Program
June 2015 – Dramatically Expanding Mental Health Education
Jan 2015 – The Courage to Speak About Suicide
June 2014 – The Road Less Traveled Ian Walks America
Jan 2014 – NAMI Announces New Strategic Plan
Sept 2013 – Strenghthening NAMI’s Family-to-Family
April 2013 – The Dick Jevon Story
Sept 2012 – NAMI Southwestern PA Answers the Call to Action
June 2012 – Lawsuits Filed Over Cuts to Services for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities
June 2011 – Understanding Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Oct 2010 – NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Quest for Recovery and Wellness
June 2010 – NAMI Southwestern Viewpoint Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
March 2010 – Changing Times Ahead
Jan 2010 – Mental Health Advance Directives
Sept 2009 – NAMI Southwestern PA Launches NAMIpedia Innovative online tool
June 2008 – NAMI Addresses Issues of Disparity in Longevity
March 2008 – Mandi Luis Advocates for Mental Health Supports in the Workplace
Dec 2008 – Mental Health Issues of Veterans Recognized
Winter 2007 – Quality in Behavioral Health Treatment and Supports