Nami
Nami
Nami (pronounced: /ˈnɑːmi/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the area of mental health. The term is an acronym for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Etymology
The term "Nami" is derived from the initial letters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The organization was founded in 1979 by a group of family members of people diagnosed with mental illness. The name was chosen to reflect the organization's mission to provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Related Terms
- Mental Illness: A broad term encompassing a range of mental health conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, and mood. Mental illnesses can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, religion, or income.
- Advocacy: The act of supporting or promoting the interests of a particular group or cause. In the context of Nami, advocacy refers to efforts to promote policies and practices that improve the lives of people with mental illness and their families.
- Education: In the context of Nami, education refers to programs and resources designed to inform individuals, families, and the public about mental illness and strategies for managing it.
- Support: In the context of Nami, support refers to resources and services designed to help individuals with mental illness and their families cope with the challenges of living with mental illness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nami
- Wikipedia's article - Nami
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