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Registration Is Open for Virtual NAMICon 2022
NAMI is excited to announce registration is now open for NAMICon 2022, our annual convention taking place virtually June 14–16! NAMICon offers low registration fee options that include access to 30+ workshops built around five tracks. -
NAMICon 2022 Shifting to Virtual Event
Mental health is physical health — and our decision to shift our convention to a virtual format is driven by our commitment to prioritizing both, especially given the unique vulnerabilities of those with mental illness regarding COVID-19. -
Letter to CDC Director on COVID-19
Letter to CDC Director Walensky, asking for the inclusion of mental illnesses giving rise to increased risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19 to the CDC’s list of medical conditions of heightened threat. -
Statement on COVID19
Statement urging the Biden Administration to launch a federal commission of diverse experts to develop a comprehensive federal crisis plan and prioritize actions to address the care needs of patients with Post-Acute Sequelae of SARSCoV-2 infection (“PASC” or “Long COVID”). -
NAMI Elects New Board of Directors in Conjunction with NAMICon 2021 Virtual Event
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today announced the election of its new board of directors. Shirley J. Holloway, Ph.D., was elected to serve a second term as board president of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. -
NAMICon 2021 Virtual Event Honors Mental Health Leaders
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has honored and presented awards for exemplary national, state and local leadership as part of Virtual NAMICon 2021. Read about our awards and 2021 award winners. -
NAMICon 2021: Bringing People Together for Mental Health – The Time is Now, Virtual Event on July 27-28
The theme of NAMICon 2021 is "Bringing People Together for Mental Health – The Time is Now" and includes sessions focused on advancing mental health research, crisis care that focuses on building community mental health resources, culture and identity disparities in mental health, and youth and young adult mental health. -
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Medicaid Benefit for Vaccine Transportation
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership, urging support for H.R. 3013, the “COVID Vaccine Transportation Access Act,” which would help support non-emergency medical transportation options to vaccine sites for Medicaid beneficiaries. -
Letter to Congressional Leadership on Health Coverage & COVID-19
Letter to Congressional leadership, urging Congress to enact additional legislation that will help support the health and wellbeing of the American public while also slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, particularly among vulnerable populations. -
Dr. Darlene Ifill–Taylor on the COVID–19 Vaccine and the Black Community
Dr. Darlene Ifill-Taylor on the COVID-19 Vaccine and the Black Community Dr. Darlene Ifill-Taylor MD FAPA, a child and adult Psychiatrist and author of "Get Well! Making the Wellness of Your Mind, Body, and Spirit a Priority," shares her knowledge and the first-hand experience of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. She speaks to the black community […]