Jan 26, 2013
As winter break ends and college classes start again, many students are realizing the importance of mental health and creating clubs to raise awareness and bring support.
Read More.Jan 23, 2013
Even after receiving treatment, suicide remains a risk for teens with mental illness. Does this mean current mental health treatments for adolescents need an overhaul?
Read More.Jan 22, 2013
During the winter, an increased number of people report feeling depressed. The changes in mood are a result of seasonal affective disorder and can be treated.
Read More.Jan 16, 2013
Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive director of NAMI issued the following statement about President Obama’s “Plan to Protect Children and Communities from Gun Violence,” released today.
Read More.Jan 13, 2013
Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) issued the following statement about President Obama’s “Plan to Protect Children and Communities from Gun Violence,” released today: Read More.
Jan 11, 2013
Understanding neural pathways in the brain may help reduce the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read More.Jan 7, 2013
The Board of Directors of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) announced today that Executive Director Michael Fitzpatrick chose not to renew his contract which expired in December.
Read More.Dec 21, 2012
Michael J. Fitzpatrick , executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has issued the following statement:
"The National Rifle Association (NRA) response to last week's tragedy in Newtown Connecticut -- in which 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School were killed -- is outrageous and wrong.
Read More.Dec 20, 2012
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a new fact sheet, What Families Can Do When a Child May Have a Mental Illness. Read More.
Dec 14, 2012
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has issued the following statement which includes recommended links to trauma resources for families:
Read More.NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).