NAMI workshop aims to fight stigma

Published 12:00 am Sunday, May 31, 2009

In Our Own Voice, a presentation of the Mississippi chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Warren-Yazoo Mental Health.

Two Vicksburg speakers who have been through NAMI training will share their stories of struggles and successes with mental health issues, including the fight against social stigma that keeps many from seeking treatment.

The event will be held at the Administration Building at 3444 Wisconsin Ave. For information, call Harriette Mastin at 601-218-0843.

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