2024

MADISON, WI – NAMI National, NAMI Wisconsin, and NAMI Dane County, the national, state, and local offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are deeply saddened by the devastating shooting and loss of life at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisc. yesterday. With each school shooting, there is a lasting and far-reaching impact […] Read More.

Since 2022, the Mental Health College Guide has helped more than 50,000 young adults navigate their college years. College life is about more than taking classes; it’s a time of transition, when young adults branch out into new support systems and become independent. Created in partnership with The Jed Foundation, the College Guide is a […] Read More.

NAMI Associate Medical Director, Dr. Christine Crawford, on the TODAY Show, where she reveals helpful tips about children and mental health for parents and caregivers as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week. As we continue to recognize Mental Illness Awareness Week, we are excited to share that our very own Associate Medical Director, Dr. Christine […] Read More.

The United States is going through a youth mental health crisis, with high rates of suicidal ideation, hopelessness and depression. In 2023, more than 1 in 5 high school students seriously considered attempting suicide and 1 in 10 attempted suicide – rates that are even higher for at risk communities, like LGBTQ+ youth. When mental […] Read More.

Leading national groups representing people with mental health and substance use disorders and the clinicians who care for them applaud the newly released final rule to strengthen enforcement of the federal parity law that would improve access to mental health and substance use care. Together, the 17 undersigned organizations issue the following statement: “Our organizations […] Read More.

ARLINGTON, VA.– NAMI National and NAMI Georgia, the national and state offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are deeply saddened by the devastating shooting and loss of life at Apalachee High School in Georgia this week. As with each school shooting and community incidents of gun violence, there will be a lasting and […] Read More.

Pathways to Hope this year was nothing short of incredible! This powerful event united individuals, families, faith leaders, and more in the mission to break the stigma around mental health and build a culture of understanding and support. Our CEO, Dan Gillison, Jr., joined Doug Beach, Executive Director of NAMI Greater San Antonio, and Tommy […] Read More.

Going back to school can bring many big feelings. Students and families may feel excitement, anxiety, fear, and more as they return to school year routines. We’ve updated our Back to School resources to help parents and caregivers, educators, and students navigate back to school time, together. With these resources any supportive adult can help […] Read More.

NAMI CEO Dan Gillison’s article “Crisis Can’t Wait for Black Americans” is featured in the latest issue of The Broadsheet from U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly. The Broadsheet is Rep. Kelly’s quarterly Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust publication (CBCHBT). In honor of July being Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, this edition is focused on addressing mental […] Read More.

NAMI CEO, Dan Gillison, speaking at “Mind the Gap: The Cost of Mental Health Disparities” NAMI’s CEO, Dan Gillison, joined The Hill panel event “Mind the Gap: The Cost of Mental Health Disparities” to discuss how NAMI is bringing mental health equity to Black/African Ancestry communities. He shared, “With CHEA (Community Health Equity Alliance), we […] Read More.