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NAMI Shares “What I Wish I Had Known” Personal Stories for Mental Illness Awareness Week
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 that makes it so difficult for many to come forward and get help. Experiences sends the message that there is a community of people who care and understand what you’re going through. -
This Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI is Raising Awareness About Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities
To help raise awareness about mental health care in underrepresented communities, NAMI is releasing the latest installments of the “Strength Over Silence” video series, highlighting three personal stories featuring courage, culture and community. -
NAMI’s Statement On Recent Racist Incidents And Mental Health Resources For African Americans
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health. -
NAMI’s Statement Regarding President Trump’s Comments on Reinstitutionalizing People with Mental Illness
NAMI Acting CEO Angela Kimball responds to President Trump's statements about reopening mental “institutions.” -
NAMI Acting CEO Talks About the State of Mental Health on C–SPAN
Angela Kimball, NAMI's Acting CEO, was on C-SPAN Washington Journal for a 30-minute segment about the state of mental health in America.
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NAMI Statement on the Parkland School Shooting
NAMI is deeply saddened by the tragic school shooting that occurred yesterday in Parkland, Florida. Here are steps we can take now to educate and intervene early to break down barriers of understanding, and put an end to the stigma that often prevents people from getting the help they so desperately need. -
NAMI Releases Parity Report Which Finds Insurance Companies Still Discriminate Against Mental Health Care
A report released today by NAMI reveals new information about the ongoing barriers people with mental illness experience when trying to find affordable, quality mental health care. -
Reasons to Attend NAMI’s Hill Day
On June 29, NAMI advocates from across the country will brave the summer heat to meet with offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for mental health as part of the 2017 NAMI National Convention. Nearly 1,000 people have registered for Hill Day, but we still have spots available and we want you to fill one. -
NAMI Warns Senate about Criminalization of Mental Illness; Supports Cornyn Bill
NAMI warned the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee that criminalization of people living with mental illness has reached "crisis proportions" and called for support of the Mental Health and Safe Communities Act.