Welcome to the NAMI Newsroom! Every day, the media publishes stories about mental health. As a leading voice in the mental health community, NAMI can help journalists and thought leaders shape their messages by providing knowledgeable spokespeople, statistics and personal stories of people living with mental illness.
November 25, 2024
Arlington, VA — Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, one of the nation’s leading African American sororities and The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the largest grassroots mental health organization are announcing a historic partnership to advance mental health awareness and support in the Black community as Sigma Gamma Rho marks its second century of […]
READ MORENovember 20, 2024
Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is pleased to announce that Mike Wood has joined the organization as its new Chief Operating Officer. This appointment comes as part of NAMI’s continued focus on enhancing its operational excellence and achieving its long-term goals in alignment with its strategic plan. “Mike’s expertise in […]
READ MOREOctober 17, 2024
Arlington, VA – Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement from Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski following the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision to require all wireless carriers to implement georouting for calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:: “Every person experiencing a mental health crisis deserves to be […]
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