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Annual NAMIWalk to raise awareness of mental illnesses

Annual NAMIWalk to raise awareness of mental illnesses NAMI Georgia board member Dr. Alduran Tartt came to Atlanta News First to talk about the walk and its importance.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Saturday, hundreds of people are expected to lace their shoes for the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ (NAMI) annual fundraising walk in Atlanta.

NAMI Georgia board member Dr. Alduran Tartt came to Atlanta News First to talk about the walk and its importance. About 1 in 5 American adults experience mental illness each year — and for those aged 6 to 17, the statistic is 1 in 6.

NAMIWalk kicks off at 9 a.m. at Assembly Atlanta in Doraville. Atlanta News First is a proud media sponsor.

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