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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 Takes the Lead to Push for Clarity and Safety in AI Mental Health Tools

December 16, 2025

Partnering with Harvard-affiliated digital psychiatry researchers led by Dr. John Torous, the project will examine how AI tools perform when people seek help. Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health advocacy nonprofit, is launching a first-of-its-kind effort to develop benchmarks for assessing how artificial intelligence (AI) […]

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New NAMI Poll Shows Americans Want Congress to Act as Mental Health System Reaches Breaking Point

December 3, 2025

Nearly one in five rate their mental health as poor, and large majorities oppose federal cuts to services, housing, Medicaid, and suicide prevention. Arlington, VA — With the country’s mental health system reaching a breaking point, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a new poll today highlighting Americans’ concerns about the nation’s mental […]

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NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., Recognized as Mental Health Pioneer by Inspiring Children Foundation During Inaugural Not Alone Awards

November 21, 2025

The Not Alone Pioneer Award celebrates NAMI’s ongoing mission to ensure no one faces mental health challenges alone. Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is proud to announce that NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., has been named a recipient of the 2025 Not Alone Pioneer Award by the Inspiring Children […]

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PRESS CONTACT

NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).