Mental Health Advocacy Inc.

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

https://www.mental-health-advocacy-inc.org/

07/01/2026

WE HAVE A NEW WORKSHOP - CHECK IT OUT

The Deal with Diet is one of the cornerstone workshops in our Learning Wellness Series. It brings together presentations from leading physicians, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, and other experts exploring the relationship between brain inflammation, nutrition, gut health, exercise, and overall well...

05/24/2026

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05/21/2026

Big News for our Mental Health Advocacy Inc North Carolina community, please join us in welcoming Wes Rider as our new Volunteer Organizer for North Carolina!

Wes brings lived experience, compassion, and a strong commitment to building community, encouraging thoughtful conversation and helping people connect through shared values. We are excited to have him stepping into this role and helping us grow outreach and engagement across the state.

If you are in North Carolina, take a moment to say hello to Wes and give him a warm welcome. We're looking forward to the ideas, projects, and connections ahead.

Welcome aboard Wes!

05/21/2026

FIND SMART RECOVERY MEETINGS IN YOUR AREA

Find online or in-person SMART Recovery meetings in your area.

04/07/2026

EVENT CANCELED

03/06/2026

When I was Executive Director of the North Carolina Mental Health Consumers’ Organization and served on the NAMI NC board, I saw several tragic cases where people struggling with severe depression were encouraged to rely on prayer rather than professional treatment. When their suffering didn’t improve, some concluded that even God had abandoned them. A few of those individuals later died by su***de.

That’s why I believe strongly that mental illness must be treated as a health condition requiring professional care. Spiritual support may comfort some people, but prayer should never be presented as a substitute for real mental health treatment.