"We have to get the word out that mental illnesses can be diagnosed and treated, and almost everyone suffering from mental illness can live more normal lives." – Rosalynn Carter Last week, I had the opportunity to meet briefly with former first lady Rosalynn Carter in At...
"Eating disorders can cause weight gain, weight loss or they can have no effect on weight at all. And all these eating disorder diagnoses are valid; one does not have to 'look sick' to be struggling."
For the first time, I felt hopeful. It was only a slight bit of hope, but I could see light, a faint light, and realized that maybe I could get through this with help.
NAMI has taken to the airwaves to get Congress to pass comprehensive mental health legislation. As of Oct. 24, NAMI’s policy team will have completed a “radio tour” in which approximately 20 interviews to news programs and talk shows were heard on 8,600 networks or statio...
People experiencing a mental health crisis deserve a mental health response. Unfortunately, community health systems often lack robust mental health crisis services. Too often, rather than encountering a trained mental health professional, people in crisis end up in the cr...
The Veterans Committee of NAMI, the Nation’s Voice on Mental Illness, testified today before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) Commission that lack of capacity and access to treatment represents "one of the greate...
NAMI announced the nationwide expansion of their flagship teen program, Ending the Silence, due to a generous gift from Former Second Lady of the United States, Tipper Gore.
The national grassroots advocacy organization presented the NAMI Outstanding Media Awards during its 21st Annual Convention being held this week in San Diego.
Each year 1.7 million Americans experience a brain injury. Raising awareness about the seriousness of the issue can help improve care.
We need to help others become aware of the causes of suicide and need to take all threats of self-harm seriously.
NAMI is partnering with happy, a new coffee brand that makes you smile with a wide range of flavors and responsibly sourced seriously delicious TM coffee found wherever you shop for coffee.
NAMI’s national office will close Aug. 1-Aug. 8. NAMI is encouraging its employees to use that week to step away from work demands and to recharge and rest — taking care of their mental and physical health. The NAMI HelpLine will remain operational from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET Mon...
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) opens its 25th Anniversary convention this week with a symposium on African Americans and mental illness, the deaf community and sessions focused on youth suicide prevention.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month begins this Friday, July 1, offering an opportunity to civic leaders and national and local media to spotlight mental health issues affecting African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Latino and Native American comm...
Messaging for Mental Health Month
It is with a heavy heart that we share our family experience and struggles while attempting to navigate a broken mental health system. Our son Alex suffered from a dual diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and substance abuse. He was diagnosed seven years ago, alth...
International experts release report on integration of care for people living with schizophrenia.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), African Americans and Latinos have the highest obesity rates in the United States. Many health problems are associated with being overweight, including diabetes and heart disease. Considering the costs ...
Proactive Media: Press Releases Press releases are the most basic tool for media relations. There are three forms: A press release, based on an action or new information, such as a letter sent to a governor on a policy issue or the release of a survey or report. A statemen...