The past 18 months have been challenging for all of us, but they have been particularly hard on adolescents. Some lost family members to COVID-19 and others watched their parents lose jobs. Almost all of them were separated, for some period of time, from their schools, the...
Supplemental treatment options may provide added benefit for those living with mental illness.
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation for middle and high school students, school staff and families that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a ment...
When I met Bebe Moore Campbell back in 2005, I had no idea I would be here today — more than 15 years later — carrying on her work as the CEO of NAMI. At the time, I was still working in the private sector. It turns out my friend and former colleague from Xerox, David G...
Dr. Beal currently serves as President of Beal Counseling Associates and Beal Behavioral Health. She also contracts as a mental health expert for The Steve Fund, where she serves as the program director for “Well Being In Color,” a peer mental health educational program for s...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ) is hosting a virtual "launch party" for StrengthofUs.org , a free online comm unity for young adults, ages 18-25, with a special music preview.
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alarmingly illustrates the long-term mental health impacts COVID-19 is having on our nation’s youth. According to the recently released data, in 2021: More than 4 in 10 students felt persistently sad or ...
NAMI On Campus can feel intimidating if you are new to the Youth and Young Adult space, but there is somewhere to start for everyone. Please read through this page and use whatever suggestions feel most right for your team’s capacity. Outreach There are many ways to reach...
One November day in Gaston County, NC, traffic was at a stand-still on I-85. It was unfortunately caused by a 16-year-old who took her life on the highway. As cars grinded to a halt, a pick-up truck was rear-ended by someone not paying attention. The driver of that truc...
Determining whether certain behavior is normal or a symptom of a mental health condition can be difficult. Learn when to ask for help, how to talk to your friends and family about mental health, and more.
Jaime Torres has been seeing his school social worker, Theresa Jones, for individual and family therapy for some time now. The bright, timid high school senior grappled with feelings of hopelessness and panic attacks for several years. His struggles started with palpitatio...
For those with a mental health condition, there are many effective treatment methods, including counseling, medication and holistic therapies. However, the costs of treatment can quickly add up. Despite these expenses, it’s even costlier to leave your condition untrea...
The New Year is moving quickly and February is already nearly half way through. Aside from the arctic weather conditions, the heart-shaped balloons and the Sochi Olympics, this month is a very unique time to recognize and celebrate the significant role of African Americans an...
The first three months of 2022 has been riddled with stories and statistics of young people struggling. And we just don’t seem to see an end to it. My heart has been heavy over the last few days as I read the recent New York Times piece about the mental health crisis ...
Jump To: Episode About the Host In this encore episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with Willa (NAMI ambassador, singer/songwriter and newly enrolled Harvard student) and Angel Zhong (NAMI Next Gen youth advisor, rising senior an...
NAMI supports public policies and laws that enable all schools, public and private, to increase access to appropriate mental health services.