2022

This week, congressional leadership released a $1.7 trillion spending package that includes significant investments to expand mental health care and policy changes that will help improve the lives of people affected by mental health conditions. Read More.

Today NAMI released a new publication: the State Mental Health Legislation Report (2020-2021), which highlights and summarizes significant state mental health legislation from 2020-2021. This report can be used as a guide for mental health advocates and policymakers when looking to create comprehensive mental health policies in their states. Read More.

We are now accepting proposals for NAMICon 2023! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to share your mental health journey, innovative work or expertise. Step forward and use your voice to influence, inspire and impact change in the mental health community. Join us in fostering a more diverse and compassionate world! Read More.

In this Ask the Expert Webinar, join us and Dr. Kiminobu Sugaya as he takes us on an exploration of sound and music and its impact on our brain functions. Learn the therapeutic benefits of music and discover how music therapy addresses the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals. Read More.

Save the Date! We are excited to announce NAMICon 2023 will be held in-person May 24-27 in Minneapolis, MN, and online June 6-8. Sign-up now to learn more on how you can experience NAMICon like never before.

In this Ask the Expert webinar, our experts discuss enhancing immune health to build resiliency through an innovative, preventative health program. Gain valuable insights from real-life stories, self-care and wellness skills and actionable strategies that can help improve your immunity and resiliency. Read More.

The NAMI community was saddened to learn about the passing last week of one of our great leaders of nearly four decades, Jackie Shannon. Read More.

Together We Care. Together We Share. is a new campaign in partnership with Kohl’s Cares that speaks to the impact of NAMI support groups: NAMI Connection and NAMI Family Support Group. It conveys the power of coming together in community, which can be healing as people gather to share their experiences. Read More.

Join us for thoughtful discussion about the topic of restorative justice. In this webinar, panelists will share their diverse perspectives, stories and successes as they promote justice diversion through restorative practices and connection.  Read More.

We are currently recruiting NAMI HelpLine Specialists to help connect individuals and families with essential mental health resources and services. Be a part of our team! Read More.