Like many who have social media accounts, I regularly check my timelines and feeds for intriguing articles, updates and happenings. Two years ago, I was mindlessly scrolling through one of my accounts before going to bed and one post immediately stood out among the rest...
Today NAMI released a guide to answer frequently asked questions regarding the intersection between Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and people affected by mental illness, their caregivers and loved ones.
The coronavirus has resulted in an unprecedented crisis that affects not only our physical health and daily lives, but also our mental health. In this guide, you will find answers to questions ranging from how to manage anxiety during this difficult time, to how to access medi...
NAMI conducted a national survey from April 9 to May 21, 2020 and received nearly 500 responses providing feedback about online resource search tools for mental health services. The study aimed to identify what people who are currently seeking mental health treatment and suppo...
Technology is rapidly changing the world. People use the Internet at home and on their phones to do everything from gather information to perform everyday tasks. What isn’t well understood is how much people with serious mental illnesses use technology to cope with their sym...
During one of NAMI San Diego Tech Café’s inclusive classes, a group of hearing-impaired individuals learned how to connect with people online through Skype. As the students looked at their screens, they could see the person they were trying to communicate...
My NAMI membership expires every April and I automatically renew. It’s been the same routine for 15 years. I joined NAMI in April 2001, when my family had its first experience with mental illness. We were feeling scared, confused and hopeless as our son became more and mo...
NAMI is looking for people to participate in an anonymous survey to learn more about how people search for mental health treatment and related services.
It’s back to school time, and to help teachers, parents and students prepare and prioritize youth mental health, we have a suite of resources to share.
The 2009 spring issue of the NAMI Advocate Magazine features a cover story about two conversations Matt Kunz of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) had with President Barack Obama on the mental health needs of America’s veterans.
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.
This May for Mental Health Month, NAMI is raising awareness and highlighting that no one experiencing a mental health condition should feel alone through our You Are Not Alone campaign.
Design Resources Glossary Color CMYK is short for Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black, the four colors of ink used in printing. It is the standard color model used in offset printing for full-color documents. RGB Short for Red-Green-Blue, is used for display devices, such as compute...
A new study shows that negative thoughts of students vulnerable to depression can increase the likelihood that their roommates will also experience
This May for Mental Health Month, NAMI is raising awareness and highlighting that no one experiencing a mental health condition should feel alone through our You Are Not Alone campaign.
We’re making great progress as a society when it comes to talking more about mental health and even mental illness. However, there are still certain conditions and symptoms, such as psychosis, that we don’t talk about as often. And because we don’t talk about it, psychosi...