NAMI News

As we gear up for the upcoming school year, we understand the importance of mental health for students, parents and educators. That’s why we are adding to our comprehensive youth mental health resource library this back-to-school season. Read More.

NAMI is working with an industry partner to better understand how adults who engage directly with youth perceive the role of creative activities in the lives of youth. We are looking for youth-engaged adults to participate in an anonymous survey to inform our partner’s future work. Read More.

NAMI is grateful for the Biden Administration’s continued focus on improving the lives of people with mental health conditions and helping millions of families. Today’s proposal will help address the nation’s mental health crisis by ensuring that mental health is treated no differently than physical health. Read More.

A new report released today from The Bowman Family Foundation confirms the experience that so many NAMI members face – that mental health care is far too hard to find, and for those who do find it, they end up going out of network for much of their treatment. Read More.

Days before the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline becoming available nationwide, a new poll  from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) finds most Americans (82%) are still not familiar with 988 — a resource to help people in mental health, substance use and suicide crises get connected to crisis support. Read More.

Days before the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline becoming available nationwide, a new poll from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) finds most Americans (82%) are still not familiar with 988 — a resource to help people in mental health, substance use and suicide crises get connected to crisis support. Read More.

This four-part series will focus on the role of multiple sectors in addressing comprehensive youth mental health and well-being including for children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). Read More.

This July, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honors the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, a trailblazer who tore down barriers to mental health care in underserved communities. Her work crossed boundaries of race, ethnicity and identity, helping to destigmatize people who seek mental health care. Read More.

This July, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honors the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, a trailblazer who tore down barriers to mental health care in underserved communities. Her work crossed boundaries of race, ethnicity and identity, helping to destigmatize people who seek mental health care. Read More.

In just one year, 988 has revolutionized support for individuals facing mental health or suicidal crises. Join us this webinar as we bring together leading experts in mental health crisis care, who will share firsthand insights into the transformative power of 988 in reforming mental health crisis response nationwide. Read More.