Stigma surrounding mental illness continues to be a significant barrier to receiving the treatments and services that are so critical to recovery. Each flavor is featured with ugly cartoon images. The flyer, the language, the cartoon images are outrageous and offensive to NAMI's 210,000 members who are personally affected by severe mental illnesses. Targeting kids with such product promotion perpetuates the stigma that keeps those who may show symptoms of a mental illness from seeking treatment. This products is sold through WCW's web site and through other outlets.
All human disorders deserve the same respect and sensitivity.
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