Leading Companies Pledge to Be StigmaFree with NAMI
Nov 27 2023
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today announced the members of its inaugural StigmaFree Workplace Advisory Council. The Council comprises corporate leaders representing diverse industries including technology, entertainment, health, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion, finance, and transportation.
NAMI and AFSP Celebrate Launch of Bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus
Oct 17 2023
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) applaud today’s creation of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus in the U.S. Senate. Founded by Senators Alex Padilla (CA), Thom Tillis (NC), Joni Ernst (IA) and Tina Smith (MN), the caucus will work to find bipartisan, common-sense solutions to address our nation’s ongoing mental health crisis.
NAMI Leads by Example on Workplace Mental Health with Third Annual ‘Rest Up Week’
Jun 29 2023
For the third straight year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is giving its employees a paid “Rest Up Week” from July 3–7, 2023, to support their self-care and promote workplace wellness. Rest Up Week emphasizes the importance of mental health in the workplace, setting a model NAMI hopes other organizations will adopt.
NAMICon 2023 Event Honors Mental Health Leaders
Jun 23 2023
NAMI has honored and presented awards for exemplary national, state and local leadership as part of “NAMICon 2023, Together for Mental Health,” one of the nation’s largest gatherings of leaders and advocates across the mental health community.
NAMI & AFSP Celebrate 17 Congressional Leaders with '988 Crisis Response Champion Award'
Jun 20 2023
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of 988’s nationwide availability, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the #ReimagineCrisis campaign recognized 17 members of Congress for their life-saving work to improve our nation’s response to mental health and suicide crises. The “988 Crisis Respons