Help Center Visit our Help Center to learn about and share knowledge on a variety of topics, including NAMI 360, membership management, the NAMI Convention, Helpline FAQ, class reporting and more. Learn More The Affiliate Operations Handbook (Handbook) is a c...
As a health care professional, you already know the importance of good nutrition, exercise and doing your best to get quality sleep. These factors become more challenging when facing the negative impacts of shiftwork, which include a higher risk of obesity, cardiovascular and ...
As the spouse or family member of a first responder, nearly every aspect of your life is affected by your loved one’s challenging career. Although there are many positive benefits to this lifestyle, it can also be very difficult. Long and sometimes unpredictable work hours oft...
One-third of community leaders nationwide identified mental health treatment system and services as one of the most overburdened community resources, according to a Peter D. Hart Research survey released today by the Campaign for the Mind of America.
Frontline professionals face many challenges in their day-to-day work life. From the pressure of making sure people get the help and care they need to working long shifts — health care and public safety are stressful fields of work.
For many people living with disabilities, physical care is seen as the first priority — but when a disability impacts a person’s quality of life, it can have a direct effect on all aspects of their well-being and daily experiences.
Today NAMI released a guide to answer frequently asked questions regarding the intersection between Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and people affected by mental illness, their caregivers and loved ones.
Considering the news regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), here are the tips and practices NAMI recommends.
Self-harm, the intentional and direct harming of one’s own body, is a serious problem that can profoundly impact a person’s life. This can include a variety of behaviors, such as cutting, burning or scratching oneself. There are many reasons why someone might self-harm. I...
The NAMI HelpLine provides the one-on-one help and information necessary to tackle tough challenges that you, your family or friends are facing.
Highlights from the 2015 NAMI National Convention.
NAMI Family & Friends is a 4-hour seminar that informs and supports people who have loved ones with a mental health condition.
We call on public safety professionals every day to respond to emergencies and sustain our health and safety. These are difficult, often thankless jobs that require a willingness to face tough situations with expertise and composure, frequently while in harm’s way.
Help Center Visit our Help Center to learn about and share knowledge on a variety of topics, including NAMI 360, membership management, the NAMI Convention, Helpline FAQ, class reporting and more. Learn More NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliate Leaders ...
This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is highlighting that no one experiencing a mental health condition should feel alone. We need to get ahead of the looming widespread mental health concerns coming to the forefront due t...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today launched #MoreThanEnough , an empowering campaign for the 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month .
This guide outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs that a crisis is emerging, strategies to help de-escalate a crisis, available resources and so much more.