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National Alliance on Mental Illness
www.nami.org
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
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The National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.org
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
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Mental Health America
www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Mental Health America (MHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives.
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Active Minds
www.activeminds.org
Active Minds is the leading nonprofit organization that empowers students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking.
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
www.aacap.org
The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through research, training, prevention, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.
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The Jed Foundation
www.jedfoundation.org
The Jed Foundation provides expertise in promoting emotional and mental health and preventing suicide among teens, young adults, and college students.
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National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
ffcmh.org
The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health works to develop and implement policies, legislation, funding mechanisms, and service systems that utilize the strengths of families. Its emphasis on advocacy offers families a voice in the formation of national policy, services and supports for children with mental health needs and their families.
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National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery
www.ncmhr.org
The National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery (NCMHR) will ensure that consumer/survivors have a major voice in the development and implementation of health care, mental health, and social policies at the state and national levels, empowering people to recover and lead a full life in the community.
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