NAMI News

According to a recent survey, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that approximately 24% of people with a diagnosed mental illness find that the holidays make their condition “a lot” worse and 40% “somewhat” worse.”

Most people think of the onset of psychosis as sudden, but there are often warning signs that precede an episode. Knowing what to look for provides the best opportunity for early intervention.

MIAW is a time for education about mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other medical conditions that affect a person's thinking, feelings moods, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.

Mark Landis is a prolific art forger who also just happens to live with schizophrenia.

The 2014 NAMI National Convention is in the books. Here are some of the highlights.

NAMI issued a powerful call to action this week as its national convention opened in Washington, D.C. Approximately 1,500 NAMI members descended on Capitol Hill to meet with congressional staff.

On Sept. 4, mental health advocates will head to Capitol Hill and take action online to push for comprehensive mental health care.

NAMI recognizes the advocates, films and television shows that portray mental illness in a respectful way.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, today announced that it will launch a National Day of Action for Mental Health on Thursday, September 4th during its annual convention in Washington, DC. As part of the National Day of Action, conference attendees will visit Capitol Hill offices to urge legislators to pass comprehensive mental health reform legislation.

Nationwide initiative will honor local programs implementing approaches designed to positively impact those with serious mental illness and their communities