• Expert analysis on a wide range of issues related to severe mental illnesses or brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder/manic-depression, major depression, and anxiety disorders.
• Current data on research, treatments, rates of prevalence
• Interviews with national spokespersons and technical experts
• Access to persons with serious mental illness and their families who are willing to share personal stories with the media
• Comment on breaking news

For NAMI Press Releases, you may read the most recent release below, or visit the Press Release Archive to browse releases from 1997 - present.

Media Contacts:

Christine Armstrong, Media Relations Associate
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Telephone: (703) 524-7600  ·   FAX: (703) 516-7238  ·  
Email: christinea@nami.org

Survey Reveals Big Gap in Understanding of Depression
Americans do not believe they know much about depression, but are highly aware of the risks of not receiving care, according to a survey released today by NAMI.

NAMI Applauds Initial Review of the Affordable Health Care of America Act and Health Care Reform
U.S. House bill promises key components for people with mental illness.

NAMI Applauds NPR Story Highlighting Mental Health on Campus
A recent National Public Radio show highlights the dramatic increase in the number of students with mental illness on the nation's college and university campuses.

NAMI Calls for Increase in NIH Funding
NAMI supports the "Research Means Hope" movement to ensure that the president’s FY 2011 budget meets the goal of making biomedical research funding a national priority.

Economic Downturn Taking Toll on Americans’ Mental Health
New national survey finds jobless individuals four times as likely to report serious problems.

Facts About NAMI
NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases.

Facts and Figures About Mental Illness
Mental illnesses can profoundly disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, moods, ability to relate to others and capacity for coping with the demands of life.

NAMI Applauds Bipartisan Mental Illness Insurance Parity Bill
NAMI is proud to support the Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 and the unprecedented bipartisan agreement achieved by Senators Pete Domenici, Ted Kennedy and Mike Enzi.

Statement on TAC Hospital Report
NAMI responds to the Treatment Advocacy Center's (TAC) report on the shortage of hospital beds for individuals with mental illness.