NAMI News

Arlington, VA – Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement from Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski following the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision to require all wireless carriers to implement georouting for calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:: “Every person experiencing a mental health crisis deserves to be […] Read More.

NAMI Associate Medical Director, Dr. Christine Crawford, on the TODAY Show, where she reveals helpful tips about children and mental health for parents and caregivers as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week. As we continue to recognize Mental Illness Awareness Week, we are excited to share that our very own Associate Medical Director, Dr. Christine […] Read More.

Arlington, VA – Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) applauds the new steps to ensure calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are immediately connected to local resources. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that two major telecommunications carriers, Verizon and T-Mobile, will start routing cellular phone calls […] Read More.

The United States is going through a youth mental health crisis, with high rates of suicidal ideation, hopelessness and depression. In 2023, more than 1 in 5 high school students seriously considered attempting suicide and 1 in 10 attempted suicide – rates that are even higher for at risk communities, like LGBTQ+ youth. When mental […] Read More.

Leading national groups representing people with mental health and substance use disorders and the clinicians who care for them applaud the newly released final rule to strengthen enforcement of the federal parity law that would improve access to mental health and substance use care. Together, the 17 undersigned organizations issue the following statement: “Our organizations […] Read More.

Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) celebrates a major step in our decades-long advocacy to achieve true mental health parity. The Biden-Harris Administration finalized new rules around strengthening mental health parity protections, increasing accountability and enforcement mechanisms. The rules were announced today in Milwaukee, Wisc. at an event featuring leading […] Read More.

ARLINGTON, VA.– NAMI National and NAMI Georgia, the national and state offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are deeply saddened by the devastating shooting and loss of life at Apalachee High School in Georgia this week. As with each school shooting and community incidents of gun violence, there will be a lasting and […] Read More.

Pathways to Hope this year was nothing short of incredible! This powerful event united individuals, families, faith leaders, and more in the mission to break the stigma around mental health and build a culture of understanding and support. Our CEO, Dan Gillison, Jr., joined Doug Beach, Executive Director of NAMI Greater San Antonio, and Tommy […] Read More.

Going back to school can bring many big feelings. Students and families may feel excitement, anxiety, fear, and more as they return to school year routines. We’ve updated our Back to School resources to help parents and caregivers, educators, and students navigate back to school time, together. With these resources any supportive adult can help […] Read More.

NAMI CEO Dan Gillison’s article “Crisis Can’t Wait for Black Americans” is featured in the latest issue of The Broadsheet from U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly. The Broadsheet is Rep. Kelly’s quarterly Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust publication (CBCHBT). In honor of July being Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, this edition is focused on addressing mental […] Read More.