Activities MIAW activities vary by NAMI State Organization and NAMI Affiliate. In some cases, activities may occur a week or so before or after the formal week, particularly if multiple events are planned. Please contact local NAMI Affiliates for specific information. Here...
MIAW activities vary by NAMI State Organization and NAMI Affiliate. In some cases, activities may occur a week or so before or after the formal week, particularly if multiple events are planned.
In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness.
Help Center Visit our Help Center to learn about and share knowledge on a variety of topics, including NAMI 360, membership management, the NAMI Convention, Helpline FAQ, class reporting and more. Learn More Help Center Visit our Help Center to learn about a...
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) on Oct. 4-10, 2020, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and participants across the country are raising awareness and educating about mental illness warning signs and symptoms.
Graphics and Print Materials Use graphics, media and print materials to help promote your events, spread awareness about MIAW and support MIAW on social media. Visit NAMI's MIAW page to download Facebook images, Twitter images, flyers, posters and more.
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) on Oct. 4-10, 2020, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and participants across the country are raising awareness and educating about mental illness warning signs and symptoms.
Resource Toolkit You can play a significant role in growing the NAMI movement. Remember to plan ahead. Many begin planning in June, but some events take longer. Press releases, op-eds and letters to editors should be submitted at least two weeks before an event, not counting ...
This year during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), from Oct. 2–8, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is sharing real-life stories from people with mental illness focused on “What I Wish I Had Known.” Storytelling is a compelling way to break through the stigma...
This MIAW, NAMI is highlighting our “Together for Mental Health” campaign, which focuses on the importance of improving the mental health care system. Each day throughout the week (Oct. 3 – 9), we will spread awareness about some of the most common barriers to mental health c...
Awareness Help Center Visit our Help Center to learn about and share knowledge on a variety of topics, including NAMI 360, membership management, the NAMI Convention, Helpline FAQ, class reporting and more. Learn More Nearly 60 million people in the United State...
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week on October 6-12, 2019, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and its affiliates across the country are raising awareness and dispelling some of the common myths about mental illness.
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is Oct. 4-10, 2009 and as part of its observance, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is calling attention to a program now airing on PBS, Minds on the Edge: Facing Mental Illness .
Millions of American’s lives are impacted daily by mental health conditions. As a way to show support for these people NAMI participates in several annual mental health awareness events.
Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 7-13. This year’s theme is “Changing Attitudes, Changing Minds.” Every year, a truly grassroots mobilization occurs. What are you doing to observe it? In 1990, Congress proclaimed MIAW as a means of increasing public understand...
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week on October 6-12, 2019, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and its affiliates across the country are raising awareness and dispelling some of the common myths about mental illness.
Dr. Gariane Gunter, a psychiatrist in South Carolina, recently was crowned Mrs. United States and will dedicate her reign to raising public awareness about mental illness. As part of her education campaign, Gunter is working with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) ...
Activities You Can Plan or Join The AKA-NAMI Partnership gives us the opportunity to engage in numerous activities to get the word out to our communities. Explore the options on this page to decide what is best for your organization. These are some of the occasions and event...