In Episode 145 of the NASW Social Work Talks Podcast, guests from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) join the conversation to discuss destigmatizing mental illness and advocating for communities most affected by it.

The episode explores the social, cultural, and systemic barriers that contribute to stigma around mental health, and how social workers and advocates can play a critical role in shifting narratives, expanding access to care, and centering the voices of those with lived experience.

Listeners will gain practical insights into advocacy strategies, community engagement approaches, and the role of policy in creating more equitable mental health systems across the country.