NAMI News

As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration today. NAMI looks forward to working with the new administration to build better lives for the millions of people in our country who are affected by mental illness. Read More.

Register for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar “Vaccine Science: A History of Distrust and Discrimination for People with Mental Illness” on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Read More.

The lack of access to mental health care is clearly contributing to people experiencing crises — many of which are inherently avoidable if people get the right care at the right time. Read More.

NAMI has partnered with the APA’s SMI Adviser program to produce the Medical Mind Podcast series featuring NAMI Chief Medical Officer Ken Duckworth in conversations centered around experiences with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and early psychosis. Read More.

From January 8th through January 11th, Starbucks will donate $5 per eGift card purchased in their Recognition collection to NAMI to support the mental wellness of frontline professionals through NAMI’s Frontline Wellness initiative. Read More.

NAMI released the following statement today from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol building.  Read More.

"Mental health is a crisis within the COVID-19 pandemic and will have long-lasting effects that cannot be ignored. Continued investment now and in the future is essential for addressing the increased need of people struggling with mental health conditions." Read More.

NAMI's report analyzes standout pieces of 2019 legislation from the 50 states and Washington, DC, explains key trends in state mental health policy and offers lessons from NAMI State Organization leaders who played an important role in shaping some of these policies. Read More.

During this time of isolation, uncertainty and grief, there is a need for collective action to advance mental health and substance use disorder care in the United States. Read More.

For the fourth year in a row, NAMI has proudly received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.  Read More.