Hope Starts With Us

On this podcast, Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), brings important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and are looking for hope, this podcast is for you.

Hope Starts With Us is a health podcast hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness, with 108 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts Hope Starts With Us, a health show with 108 episodes published.

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  Episode #107

  Serving Families Through Compassion and Experience Featuring Jessica Clementino, Megan Rochford, and Inigo San Gil

  Aug 17, 202644 minS1

  Did you know that the NAMI HelpLine is staffed by trained volunteers? In this episode, hear from two volunteers, Jessica Clementino and Inigo San Gil, and National Director of NAMI HelpLine Services Megan Rochford about why the NAMI HelpLine is so critical. Listeners will also learn about the impact of the HelpLine, why NAMI launched the new Family Caregiver HelpLine option, the experience of volunteering, and more. Are you interested in becoming a NAMI HelpLine volunteer? Visit nami.org/volunteer to learn more. As students head back to classrooms this month, discover all that NAMI's Back to School resources can offer. Visit NAMI's Back to School resource hub for more ways to connect with young people heading back to school and support them through their new routines. Check out nami.org/BackToSchool to learn more. You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast . "Hope Starts With Us" is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. Co-executive produced by Traci Coulter and Connor Larsen.

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  Episode #106

  How the Young Doctors Project Builds Pathways for the Future Featuring Dr. Sabina Berretta, Mahlon Williams, and Dr. Malcolm H. Woodland

  Jul 29, 202644 minS1

  Through the Community Health Equity Alliance (CHEA), NAMI is working to reduce mental health crises nationwide, especially in Black/African Ancestry communities. One component of increasing access to mental health care and trust in mental health care systems is increasing representation among providers. By partnering with the Young Doctors Project, NAMI is helping to Pack the Pipeline with diverse mental health professionals. This episode highlights the partnership NAMI has with the Young Doctors Project, why this work to increase representation is crucial, how diversity in research leads to important findings, and more. Through this conversation with Dr. Sabina Berretta, Mahlon Williams (Young Doctors Project participant), and Dr. Malcolm Woodland, NAMI highlights the need for more representation and diversity in mental health professions and the notable impact increased diversity has on mental health care. Learn more about the Community Health Equity Alliance (CHEA) . Mental health care isn't one-size-fits-all. NAMI knows the importance of culturally responsive care and support, so we're celebrating with the "Seen. Heard. Understood." campaign. Find an event near you. See yourself in the community. Make your story heard. Find understanding support. Visit nami.org/BebeMoore to learn more. You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast . "Hope Starts With Us" is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. Co-executive produced by Traci Coulter and Connor Larsen.

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  Episode #105

  Navigating Mental Health Systems as Caregivers Featuring Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon and Christopher Hampton

  Jul 8, 202648 minS1

  This episode highlights mental health systems and caregiving for loved ones with mental health conditions. As NAMI recognizes Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon and Christopher Hampton join NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. to discuss the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine and Crisis Can’t Wait materials, as well as exploring advice about navigating mental health care systems. Mental health care isn't one-size-fits-all. NAMI knows the importance of culturally responsive care and support, so we're celebrating with the "Seen. Heard. Understood." campaign. Find an event near you. See yourself in the community. Make your story heard. Find understanding support. Visit nami.org/BebeMoore to learn more. You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast . "Hope Starts With Us" is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. Co-executive produced by Traci Coulter and Connor Larsen.

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  Episode #104

  Beyond the Label: Living With Schizophrenia Featuring Kody Green

  Jun 24, 202632 minS1

  Kody Green joins “Hope Starts With Us” to share his story of living with schizophrenia. From diagnosis to incarceration to his thriving present-day life, this episode will explore the impact of Kody’s experiences on how he has evolved over the years. As a content creator with a following of two million across platforms, Kody’s story resonates with so many who want to feel community with someone who lives with mental illness and learn more about what it’s like to navigate schizophrenia. Learn more about Kody’s experiences with schizophrenia through his social media. Find him @schizophrenichippie on Instagram and TikTok. You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast . "Hope Starts With Us" is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. Co-executive produced by Traci Coulter and Connor Larsen.

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  Episode #103

  Building a Welcoming, Loving World Featuring Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, Taylor Locke, and Hannah Wesolowski

  Jun 10, 202641 minS1

  In honor of Pride Month, this episode explores mental health for LGBTQ+ young people. NAMI’s Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski is joined by Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen (The Trevor Project) and Taylor Locke (NAMI Next Gen, NAMI New York State). Together, the trio discusses recent research from The Trevor Project about mental health among LGBTQ+ youth, the importance of supportive adults for LGBTQ+ young people, how communities can reduce the risk of suicide for young queer people, and more. Learn more from The Trevor Project's research here . You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast . "Hope Starts With Us" is a podcast by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is hosted by NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. Co-executive produced by Traci Coulter and Connor Larsen.

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