About the National Foundation for Mental Health

As private sector "Friends of the NIMH," the National Foundation for Mental Health believes that the institute's research activities must be understood and supported at a level commensurate with the huge personal, social and economic burden of mental illnesses.

Through education and information initiatives, we will help policy-makers at all levels and the media to understand that mental and "physical" health are interconnected and that good mental health is essential to an individual's overall health and wellbeing. Policymakers must appreciate that research funded by the NIMH in thousands of medical centers in the U.S. and other countries, and research conducted by NIMH's own scientists, is critical to discovering the causes of mental disorders and developing new treatments.

Mental illnesses and their treatment have been shrouded in myth and misunderstanding for hundreds of years. Research conducted primarily over the past 30 years, has begun to roll back the darkness by demonstrating that mental illnesses are real, much like other medical illnesses; that they cause great pain and suffering and economic loss; and that they can be treated effectively. But much more remains to be done. The Foundation for Mental Health will develop unique strategies for using new knowledge gleaned from research as a potent weapon against the stigma that continues to deny needed care to millions of people.

During our first year, we are planning:

A Patients Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Biomedical Behavioral Health Panel Discussions
An Annual Awards Gala
Testimony before federal legislative bodies in support of NIMH programs

We are very excited about the potential of NFMH as a catalyst to build public understanding of the important research contributions the NIMH is making to the nation's health. You can help. "Be a friend of the NIMH" by joining the National Foundation for Mental Health. Memberships are available at individual, institutional and corporate levels. (link to "how to join")

Sincerely,
Thomas E. Bryant, M.D., J.D.
Chair, Founders Committee

Our Brochure

Read the NFMH Brochure (PDF) for more of an overview of the organization, our mission and our goals.


	About the National Foundation for Mental Health As private sector "Friends of the NIMH," the National Foundation for Mental Health believes that the institute's research activities must be understood and supported at a level commensurate with the huge personal, social and economic burden of mental illnesses. Through education and information initiatives, we will help policy-makers at all levels and the media to understand that mental and "physical" health are interconnected and that good mental health is essential to an individual's overall health and wellbeing. Policymakers must appreciate that research funded by the NIMH in thousands of medical centers in the U.S. and other countries, and research conducted by NIMH's own scientists, is critical to discovering the causes of mental disorders and developing new treatments. Mental illnesses and their treatment have been shrouded in myth and misunderstanding for hundreds of years. Research conducted primarily over the past 30 years, has begun to roll back the darkness by demonstrating that mental illnesses are real, much like other medical illnesses; that they cause great pain and suffering and economic loss; and that they can be treated effectively. But much more remains to be done. The Foundation for Mental Health will develop unique strategies for using new knowledge gleaned from research as a potent weapon against the stigma that continues to deny needed care to millions of people. During our first year, we are planning: A Patients Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill Biomedical Behavioral Health Panel Discussions An Annual Awards Gala Testimony before federal legislative bodies in support of NIMH programs We are very excited about the potential of NFMH as a catalyst to build public understanding of the important research contributions the NIMH is making to the nation's health. You can help. "Be a friend of the NIMH" by joining the National Foundation for Mental Health. Memberships are available at individual, institutional and corporate levels. (link to "how to join") Sincerely, Thomas E. Bryant, M.D., J.D. Chair, Founders Committee Our Brochure Read the NFMH Brochure (PDF) for more of an overview of the organization, our mission and our goals.
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