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NAMI’s #MoreThanEnough Campaign Unites, Empowers Mental Health Community During 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month

May 1 2023

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today launched #MoreThanEnough, an empowering campaign for the 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month Read More.

NAMI Ask the Expert: How to Talk About Child Abuse and Neglect

Apr 5 2023

In this webinar, you'll learn from Michelle Fingerman, Larel Jacobs and Dr. Laura Schwab-Reese about their work creating evidence-based conversation strategies for the National Child Abuse Hotline. Read More.

NAMI and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Collaborate to Promote Mental Health Awareness

Apr 4 2023

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has joined forces with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority , Incorporated (DST), to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma in the Black/African ancestry community. Read More.

New NAMI Resource to Help Navigate Upcoming Changes in Medicaid for People with Mental Illness

Mar 31 2023

NAMI has created a resource with tips for helping people ensure that they can have continued access to health insurance and mental health services during the Medicaid “unwinding period.” Read More.

New NAMI Podcast Offers Insight and Inspiration on Mental Health Journeys

Mar 30 2023

NAMI today launched “You Are Not Alone: Voices of Recovery,” an insightful podcast series based on the USA Today national bestseller “You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health,” by NAMI Chief Medical Officer Ken Duckworth, M.D. Read More.

NAMI Statement on the Tragic Death of Irvo Otieno

Mar 22 2023

Arlington, VA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. on the Tragic Death of Irvo Otieno.

“NAMI Say It Out Loud” Virtual Card Game Will Prompt Important Mental Health Conversations Among Young People

Mar 21 2023

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released NAMI Say It Out Loud — a free virtual card game designed by young people, for young people — that is intended to prompt important conversations about life, relationships and mental health. Read More.

NAMI Applauds Continued Focus on Mental Health in President Biden’s FY 2024 Proposed Budget

Mar 9 2023

As the nation confronts an ongoing mental health crisis, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) praises President Biden for continuing to prioritize mental health in his administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget proposal, released earlier today. Read More.

NAMI Mourns the Passing of its First Executive Director, H. Bernard Smith

Mar 9 2023

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) was saddened to hear of the passing of H. Bernard Smith, the first executive director of NAMI whose leadership and advocacy created a lasting impact on the lives of so many families and individuals affected by mental health conditions. Read More.

NAMI Ask the Expert You Are Not Alone Book Series - Session 2: Family Communication

Mar 9 2023

Join us for the second session of the NAMI Ask the Expert: “You Are Not Alone” Book Series, Family Communication. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth will have a moving discussion with “You Are Not Alone” interviewees, George Kaufmann and Dante and Chastity Murry on family communication as it relates to their lived experiences of mental illness within their families. Read More.

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