2021 | NAMI
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.

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