Shawn Davis
Mental health is a serious issue that affects millions of people . Mental health illnesses can include depression , Bipolar disorders , Attention deficit disorders , Schizophrenia , eating disorders , phobias , Autism , and many others . One of the greatest hurdles in the advancement of mental illness treatment is a lack of understanding that there should not be a stigma attached and that these are , in fact , illnesses .
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is an organization dedicated to reducing the stigma attached to mental illness , and give hope to those , and their families , that suffer from mental health illnesses . During the week of Oct . 2-8 , 2016 , individuals can help raise awareness by taking a # Stigmafree pledge on their website , www . nami . org / stigmafree . The organization also has a number of resources available to help someone who may think that they are suffering from mental illness , and for families and friends of those suffering . On Oct . 6 th , National Depression Screening Day , free screenings are available through HelpYourselpHelpOthers . org .