NAMI Brown County’s Mission

 

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by mental illness and to support research

to someday eliminate these illnesses.

We provide support, education and advocacy to those living with mental illness

as well as their friends and family members.




Living With A Mental Health Condition

 

Meeting Of Support Group

One in 5 American adults experience some form of mental illness in any given year. And across the population 1 in 25 adults is living with a serious mental health condition such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or long-term recurring major depression

As with other serious illnesses, mental illness is not your fault or that of the people around you, but widespread misunderstandings about mental illness remain. Many people don’t seek treatment or remain unaware that their symptoms could be connected to a mental health condition. Misperceptions add to the challenges of seeking help.

Every year people overcome the challenges of mental illness and through developing a treatment plan, can dramatically reduce symptoms. People with mental health conditions can and do pursue higher education, succeed in their careers, make friends and have healthy relationships. Mental illness can slow us down, but we don’t need to let it stop us.