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NAMI News

NAMI Releases NFL Star Chris Hubbard “Strength Over Silence” Video

Jul 15 2019

NAMI today released the latest installment in the “Strength Over Silence” docuseries highlighting the personal story of Chris Hubbard, offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns. Hubbard’s video was created to raise awareness about mental health conditions, help eliminate stigma and encourage people to seek help. Read More.

Register for a SAMHSA sponsored webinar called “Preparing for a Crisis: Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families.”

Jul 11 2019

A SAMHSA sponsored webinar, “Preparing for a Crisis: Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families” will take place Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Read More.

New Study: NAMI Homefront Program Produces Major Benefits

Jul 10 2019

The NAMI Homefront program produces significant benefits for both in-person and online participants, according to a study published in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association. Read More.

NAMI Elects New Board Of Directors At Annual Convention In Seattle

Jun 27 2019

NAMI is pleased to announce its new incoming board of directors. Board members are elected for three-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms. Read More.

Register Today for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar on Antidepressants

Jun 18 2019

Register Today for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar, Antidepressants: How Do They Work? on Wednesday, June 26 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST. Read More.

NAMI Joins Seven Leading Organizations to Launch Mental Health for US Coalition

Jun 10 2019

NAMI, along with other prominent mental health and addiction organizations, launched Mental Health for US: a nonpartisan educational coalition aimed at elevating mental health issues on the 2020 campaign trail.

NAMI Acting CEO Talks About the State of Mental Health on C-SPAN

May 30 2019

Angela Kimball, NAMI's Acting CEO, was on C-SPAN Washington Journal for a 30-minute segment about the state of mental health in America. Read More.

Register Today for a SAMHSA Webinar on Mental Health Crisis Settings

May 16 2019

A SAMHSA sponsored webinar, “Psychiatric Advance Directives: Supporting Voice and Choice in Mental Health Crisis Settings” will take place Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Read More.

This Mental Health Month NAMI Answers The Question “WhyCare?” About Mental Health

Apr 30 2019

During the month of May, NAMI will launch the WhyCare? awareness campaign for Mental Health Month. The campaign emphasizes how the “power of caring” can make a life-changing impact on the more than 40 million people in the U.S. who face the day-to-day reality of having a mental health condition. Read More.

NAMI Celebrates Extraordinary Record Of Growth & Announces New Leadership

Apr 24 2019

Today, the NAMI Board of Directors has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Mary Giliberti, as she departs to pursue more time with her family. Read More.