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Poll of Public Perspectives on the U.S. Mental Health Care System (2025)

https://www.nami.org/support-education/publications-reports/survey-reports/poll-of-public-perspectives-on-the-u-s-mental-health-care-system-2025/

A NAMI/Ipsos poll conducted in Fall 2025 found overwhelming public support for policymaker action to address the mental health needs of Americans. Additionally, the poll highlights continued strong support for NAMIs 988 and crisis response policies and protecting Medicaid. Dig into the results further with this slide deck. Jump to Key Findings: Key Findings on […]

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

https://www.nami.org/press-releases/new-nami-poll-shows-americans-want-congress-to-act-as-mental-health-system-reaches-breaking-point/

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 countrys mental health system reaching a breaking point, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a new poll today highlighting Americans concerns about the nations mental […]

#NAMI10for10: Small Steps. Big Difference.

https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-illness-awareness-week/nami10for10-small-steps-big-difference/

#NAMI10for10 is a social-first challenge that turns awareness into action. Choose 10 small acts from our checklistsConnect, Share, Learn, Care, and Actto support your own mental wellness and strengthen your community. Use the graphics, sample captions, and downloadable PDF below to participate and invite others. Key takeaways: Five themed checklists with simple actions anyone can […]

Hope Starts With Us: How Family Support Can Help Mental Health Recovery

https://www.nami.org/hope-starts-with-us/hope-starts-with-us-how-family-support-can-help-mental-health-recovery/

When navigating a new mental health diagnosis, there are a lot of ways someones life can change. If family support is available, the journey to recovery and stabilization can feel at least a little less challenging. In this episode, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is joined by Major General Gregg F. Martin, retired, and […]

NAMI Ask the Expert: Facts, Myths and Misconceptions About AI

https://www.nami.org/namis-ask-the-expert/nami-ask-the-expert-facts-myths-and-misconceptions-about-ai/

Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 2 3:30 p.m. ET It seems like each week we hear more about what AI can do for both good and bad in mental health. This webinar aims to go beyond the hype and explore how AI really works so that we can understand what it does well, where […]

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

https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-ceo-daniel-h-gillison-jr-recognized-as-mental-health-pioneer-by-inspiring-children-foundation-during-inaugural-not-alone-awards/

The Not Alone Pioneer Award celebrates NAMIs 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 […]

NAMI Debuts New Caregiver HelpLine as Families Come Together for the Holidays

https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-debuts-new-caregiver-helpline-as-families-come-together-for-the-holidays/

This new resource offers compassionate, lived-experience guidance to those who may be noticing mental health concerns in loved ones. Arlington, Va. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has launched a new national helpline to support the pressing and often unmet needs of millions of people in the U.S. who are family caregivers for […]

NAMI Statement About Supportive Housing Changes for People with Serious Mental Illness

https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-statement-about-supportive-housing-changes-for-people-with-serious-mental-illness/

Funding redirected away from permanent supportive housing could push vulnerable residents into homelessness. Arlington, Va. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is deeply alarmed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)s fiscal year 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) grant application, which will shift the majority of funding away from permanent […]

Hope Starts With Us: Release Stigma and Hold on to Hope

https://www.nami.org/hope-starts-with-us/hope-starts-with-us-release-stigma-and-hold-on-to-hope/

Learning to navigate depression and other mental health conditions takes a village of support and care. In this episode, Carnie Wilson, founding member of Wilson Philips, joins NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. to discuss her mental health journey. Growing up, Carnie experienced depression and anxiety and sought to numb her pain. Today, she is […]

Hope Starts With Us: Stronger Than You Think: Athletes on Mental Health and Resilience

https://www.nami.org/hope-starts-with-us/hope-starts-with-us-stronger-than-you-think-athletes-on-mental-health-and-resilience/

Behind the medals, records, and highlight reels are stories of perseverance that extend beyond physical performance. In this powerful keynote panel from NAMICon 2025, world-class cyclist and Peloton instructor Christine DErcole; former WNBA player and mental health advocate Imani McGee-Stafford; Olympic gold medalist swimmer Allison Schmitt; and middle distance track & field athlete representing ASICS […]

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