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Approaching Mental Health Care with a Trauma-Informed Perspective
Many instances of anxiety and depression are actually symptoms of buried core emotions and unmet core needs. -
Finally we can call 988 suicide hotline when we fear that we or a loved one is at risk
"In a suicide or mental health crisis, seconds count," said Jennifer Snow, national director of government affairs, policy and advocacy for NAMI. Snow pointed out that the 988 hotline will be answered by those with mental health expertise, a lifesaving upgrade. This is a huge step forward for those with loved ones at risk, as […] -
National Suicide Prevention Hotline will be changing its number to 9-8-8 over the weekend
Hannah Wesolowski, NAMI CAO, joined NBC News Now morning edition for a live on-camera interview to discuss the new 988 number connecting callers to the Lifeline starting tomorrow (7/16) and how the process will work and what callers can expect. -
The U.S. Has a New Crisis Hotline: 988. Is It Prepared for a Surge in Calls?
The law establishing 988 left the funding of call centers largely to states. While it gave states the option to raise money the same way they do for 911, with a monthly fee on phone bills, only four states have authorized a phone-bill charge. The national labor shortage has also affected the ability to hire […] -
Coming to Terms with Mental Illness and My Identity
Feeling comfortable with the wholeness of my identity took time. -
NAMI Health Equity and Mental Health Series
Watch these learning community sessions to understand how to manage biases while working with diverse families, how culture influences communication and more. -
The national suicide hotline is changing to 988 starting Saturday
“I look at 988 as a starting place where we can really reimagine mental health care,” said Hannah Wesolowski, NAMI CAO. “We’re really looking at a fundamental tide shift in how we respond to people in mental health crisis.” -
Mobile Crisis Teams: Providing an Alternative to Law Enforcement for Mental Health Crises
People experiencing a mental health emergency deserve quick access to effective mental health care. -
Advocacy Resource on Crisis Services and Mental Health Funding
NAMI ad in the Washington Post announcing 988’s availability and calling for continued work on improving mental health crisis response.