NAMI News

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) applaud today’s creation of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus in the U.S. Senate. Founded by Senators Alex Padilla (CA), Thom Tillis (NC), Joni Ernst (IA) and Tina Smith (MN), the caucus will work to find bipartisan, common-sense solutions to address our nation’s ongoing mental health crisis. Read More.

Today, we recognize World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, offering support and encouraging conversations about mental well-being. Read More.

In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Read More.

In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Read More.

Join for our upcoming webinar, "Building Financial Wellness to Enhance Recovery", where our guest experts will introduce you to Building Financial Wellness, a peer-developed program designed to empower individuals like you to take charge of their personal finances.  Read More.

NAMI released today a new publication: NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2022) which highlights and summarizes significant state mental health legislation from 2022. Read More.

NAMI is proud to share that Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives of 2023. Read More.

National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, Mental Health America, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness applaud the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for making it easier to finance vital care for young people with early psychosis. Read More.

NAMI is thrilled to announce NAMI On Campus High School, a response to the pressing need for targeted support for youth mental health. Read More.

Kohl’s is giving a $6 million donation to NAMI to help expand mental health support groups, programming and resources for individuals across the country, with a focus on reaching communities of color. Through prior funding with Kohls, NAMI was able to start 124 new support groups in underserved communities across the country. Read More.