NAMI Statement on Law Enforcement Pepper-Spraying a 9-yr-old Girl During a Crisis Call Feb 1 2021 NAMI believes that responses to situations like this family’s crisis should be met by well-trained mobile crisis teams that provide the de-escalation, help and support people need. Read More.
NAMI Applauds President Biden’s Efforts to Strengthen Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care Jan 28 2021 NAMI applauds President Biden’s Executive Order today that will reverse harmful policies that have undermined efforts to promote health care access for millions of people living with mental illness. Read More.
NAMI Seeks Participants for Survey on Schizophrenia and Related Psychosis Conditions Clinical Research Jan 25 2021 A new anonymous survey seeks to learn what participants think and what they know about clinical research on schizophrenia and related psychosis conditions as well as what concerns they may have if they or a family member were taking part in a clinical research study. Read More.
On Inauguration Day, NAMI Calls for Addressing Mental Health: the Silent Epidemic within the Pandemic Jan 20 2021 Together, NAMI looks forward to working with President Biden and his administration to find solutions that help everyone get the mental health support they need. Read More.
Register for NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar — Vaccine Science: A History of Distrust and Discrimination for People with Mental Illness Jan 19 2021 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.
NAMI Statement on the Killing of Patrick Warren Sr. Jan 15 2021 The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released a statement on the Jan. 10 killing of Patrick Warren Sr., 52, of Kileen, Texas, from its CEO, Daniel H. Gillison Jr. Read More.
Podcasts Featuring Three Unique Perspectives on Serious Mental Illness Released in Partnership with APA’s SMI Adviser Jan 11 2021 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.
Starbucks Helps NAMI Support Frontline Professionals Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Jan 7 2021 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’s Statement on Violent Attack on the Nation’s Capitol Jan 6 2021 NAMI released the following statement today from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol building. Read More.
NAMI Celebrates Wins for Mental Health in COVID Relief and FY 2021 Federal Budget Dec 22 2020 "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.