The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released a three-month sample of headlines from national and state media on America's mental health crisis in the face of massive state budget cuts. http://www.nami.org/
The conversation surrounding mental illness does not need to be riddled with labels and stigma.
Anti-stigma interventions must seek to do what’s best for people living with mental illness, first and foremost.
In response to questions about how to start and conduct a faith-related mental health support group, NAMI FaithNet has collected descriptions of several spirituality/faith-related support groups as examples. We are aware that many more excellent faith-related groups meet regularly and could have been included. NAMI FaithNet does not sponsor or endorse any particular model […]
In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. talks with Dr. Devika Bhushan, Dr. Napoleon Higgins and Angelina Hudson about stigma and mental health equity.
On this podcast, leaders from NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) bring important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice.
Education and awareness about police response to metnal illness needs to be a priority. If a person is having a mental health crisis, they should recieve help not handcuffs.
From acceptance, to support and prosperity, this blog post outlines 8 steps that make taking charge of one's mental health a flourishing experience.
For parents with mental illness, it's important to help your child understand your condition. Here's a few tips on how to help them learn.
"I was on the path to becoming a physician and experienced judgment from a close family member. I could only imagine what those who actually battle mental illness must go through."
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).
