Press And Media

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.

NAMI has numerous resources available for the press and media, including:

Press Releases: Browse through statements and announcements from NAMI about the latest mental health news.
Public Service Announcements and Videos: View and download from NAMI’s broadcast-ready video archive of inspirational stories, PSAs, educational shorts and more.
Surveys and Reports: Read the latest opinion surveys and policy reports to explore the experiences of individuals, families, caregivers and members of the public on an array of important topics.
Infographics and Statistics: Learn the latest information on mental health and download statistics in easily-digestible and readable infographics.
Media Partnerships: Learn about NAMI’s partnerships with media outlets and productions.
Spokespersons: Lend a voice to your story. From thought leaders to psychiatrists to people with lived experience, NAMI has the right expert for your piece.

Recent Press Release

NAMI’s Dr. Ken Duckworth to Receive 2025 Humanitarian Award from the Society of Biological Psychiatry

April 25, 2025

Arlington, VA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is proud to announce that Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI’s chief medical officer, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Humanitarian Award by the Society of Biological Psychiatry (SOBP). The award will be presented during SOBP’s annual meeting in Toronto, Ontario, today, recognizing Dr. Duckworth’s […]

Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Deeply Unpopular Across Party Lines, New NAMI-Ipsos Poll Finds

April 3, 2025

Arlington, VA — Americans are deeply and overwhelmingly opposed to slashing funding for Medicaid, according to new polling data released today by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Seven in ten Americans, including a majority across party lines, disagree that Medicaid funding should be cut to reduce government spending, and nearly eight in 10 […]

NAMI Featured in Dear Abby: The Importance of Mental Health Support

March 28, 2025

Trigger warning: this news item contains mention of self-harm and suicide. A recent Dear Abby column highlights the vital role of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in providing support for individuals facing mental health challenges. The letter comes from a father whose 38-year-old daughter attempted suicide and was subsequently abandoned by her fiancé […]

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