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Press And Media

Welcome to the NAMI Newsroom! Every day, the media publishes stories about mental health. As a leading voice in the mental health community, NAMI can help journalists and thought leaders shape their messages by providing knowledgeable spokespeople, statistics and personal stories of people living with mental illness.

 

 

 

NAMI has numerous resources available for the press and media, including:

 

  • Press Releases: Browse through statements and announcements from NAMI about the latest mental health news.
  • Public Service Announcements and Videos: View and download from NAMI’s broadcast-ready video archive of inspirational stories, PSAs, educational shorts and more.
  • Surveys and Reports: Read the latest opinion surveys and policy reports to explore the experiences of individuals, families, caregivers and members of the public on an array of important topics.
  • Infographics and Statistics: Learn the latest information on mental health and download statistics in easily-digestible and readable infographics.
  • Media Partnerships: Learn about NAMI’s partnerships with media outlets and productions.
  • Spokespersons: Lend a voice to your story. From thought leaders to psychiatrists to people with lived experience, NAMI has the right expert for your piece.

Recent Press Release

NAMI Featured in Dear Abby: The Importance of Mental Health Support

March 28, 2025

Trigger warning: this news item contains mention of self-harm and suicide. A recent Dear Abby column highlights the vital role of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in providing support for individuals facing mental health challenges. The letter comes from a father whose 38-year-old daughter attempted suicide and was subsequently abandoned by her fiancé […]

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NAMI Raises Concerns About Administration’s Proposed HHS Overhaul

March 27, 2025

Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plan to reorganize the agency and make major staff and structural changes that would impact our national efforts to address America’s mental health, suicide, and substance use crises. […]

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NAMI Statement on Reported Cuts to Federal Mental Health Agency

March 14, 2025

Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement following several news reports that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA) could be facing a staff reduction of 50 percent or more in the immediate future. NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. said: “Our country is in […]

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