2021

NAMI will celebrate researchers advancing treatment for mental illness at the Inspiring Hope Through Research virtual event on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The 2021 NAMI Scientific Award recipients are Dr. Gail Daumit, MHS, FACP, and Dr. A. Eden Evins, MPH, who will present their findings during the event, which is free and open to the public.

Our panel of experts and advocates will share insights on mental health and mental illnesses in communities of color in the context of structural inequities, the pandemic and the economic crisis.

NAMI recently released a report to help individuals and families navigate health insurance after a suicide attempt. Deciphering health insurance bills can make this time even more difficult, but there are federal protections in place to ensure that most health insurance plans will pay for medical care resulting from a suicide attempt.

NAMI Ask the Expert welcomes Dr. Christine Yu Moutier who will discuss several science-informed, evidence-based strategies to reduce suicide risk, both through a public health approach for an entire population as well as clinical interventions for patient care. Read More.

Our panel of experts will offer solutions for physicians to help support colleagues, such as how to engage in peer-to-peer intercession with active listening, and how to make checking in on colleagues the norm, not an exception.

NAMI Ask the Expert welcomes Dr. Judith Cook who will highlight the Solutions Suite for Health and Recovery, a no-cost suite of tools, curricula and implementation manuals for programs and activities designed to foster improved health, wellness and recovery. Read More.

Don’t miss Integrating Peers in Crisis Response Services on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, 1:30 p.m. ET, and Providing Team-Based Services to Youth in Crisis on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, 1:30 p.m. ET.

NAMI Ask the Expert welcomes Dr. Sidney Hankerson who will explore how expanding access to mental health care and supports through partnerships with faith-based organizations can promote mental health equity and integrate cultural preferences. Read More.

NAMI values Dr. Delphin-Rittmon’s two decades of experience in the mental health field and her commitment to creating a mental health system that fosters dignity, respect, and meaningful community inclusion. NAMI stands ready to collaborate with the Biden-Harris Administration. Read More.

The focus of this webinar will be on how to increase cultural competency on an individual and systemic level in the mental health care space.