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Every Brain Belongs: Celebrating Neurodiversity

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Cavan Pellegrino

What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the idea that there is no “right” way for a brain to function. Instead, differences in processing, learning, and interacting are natural variations of the human experience. Approximately 15–20% of the population identifies as neurodivergent. … Continue reading →

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Dismantling Stigma: From Shame to Streangth

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Cavan Pellegrino

Did you know that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness? Yet, more than half of those individuals never receive the help they deserve. Often, people avoid or delay seeking treatment due to concerns about … Continue reading →

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Building Connection: How Relationships and Time with Others Support Mental Health

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Cavan Pellegrino

There was a time when much of our free time was spent simply being together: talking, laughing, sharing meals, running errands side by side, or sitting in the same room without distraction. Today, connection often looks different. Many of our … Continue reading →

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NAMI FaithNet

Posted on March 7, 2019 by NAMI CCNS

NAMI FaithNet is an interfaith resource network of NAMI members, friends, clergy and congregations of all faith traditions who wish to encourage faith communities who are welcoming and supportive of persons and families living with mental illness. Continue reading →

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Be Stigma-Free – A NAMI National feature

Posted on October 3, 2016 by NAMI CCNS

Here’s this month’s list of Stigmafree strides: 1. Share Your Story 2. Encourage your community to take part in National Depression Screening Day 3. Raise awareness for Mental Illness Awareness Week StigmaFree Partner Updates Did you catch FOX Sports yesterday? … Continue reading →

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