Senator Ted Kennedy: A Member of the NAMI Family
Aug 26 2009
NAMI mourns the passing of U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy, a true champion for individuals and families affected by serious mental illness. This is a profound loss for the NAMI family.
NAMI Observes Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Jul 01 2009
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reminds Americans that July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time for public education about serious mental illness in diverse communities.
NAMI Launches New PSA Campaign
Jun 18 2009
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has released "Puzzle Pieces," a new public service announcement (PSA) initiative that encourages people to connect with each other through NAMI to help themselves, their families and their friends who live with mental illness.
Convention to Honor NAMI Leaders
Jun 18 2009
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present more than 20 awards at its national convention in San Francisco, July 5-9, 2009, honoring exemplary leadership at the national, state and local levels. Below is a partial list that includes only NAMI leaders. Detailed information and additional awards can be found on pages 8-10 of the convention program that is now available on the NAMI Web site.
NAMI Applauds America's Exemplary Psychiatrists
May 19 2009
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honored 41 doctors as “Exemplary Psychiatrists” at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) annual conference in San Francisco today.
Goldie Hawn Champions Children’s Mental Health
May 07 2009
In honor of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, Goldie Hawn, child advocate and founder of The Hawn Foundation, campaigned for effective children’s mental health programs at a Congressional briefing today.