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The prevalence of adverse childhood experiences, nationally, by state, and by race or ethnicity
This brief uses data from the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) to describe the prevalence of one or more ACEs among children from birth through age 17, as reported by a parent or guardian. -
How to Encourage Someone to See a Therapist
It’s hard to watch someone you care about struggle with their mental health. It’s even worse when you know they could benefit from professional help. But approaching an individual and encouraging them to seek therapy can be a tricky situation. -
Helping Others Through Catastrophic Stress
For people with serious medical conditions—like diabetes, high blood pressure or mental illness—disasters like Hurricane Harvey can be life-threatening on many levels. NAMI is here to help. Here are some resources for you. -
Talking About Mental Health Should Start Early
"Maybe if I’d learned more about mental health when I was a teenager, I could have been saved twenty years of struggling with mental illness in silence. That’s why I became a presenter for NAMI Ending the Silence." -
An Important Conversation with My Mom
"Don't be afraid to tell others how you are really feeling the next time someone asks, 'How are you?' It makes all the difference in the world if you have someone who you know genuinely cares. Try to be that person for someone else and see what a difference it will make in your life." -
NAMI Hill Day: A Success
On June 29, 1,000 NAMI advocates went to Capitol Hill to speak up on issues important to people with mental illness and their families. They met in-person with over 20 U.S. Senators and over 70 Congressmembers and staffers. -
NAMI Applauds FY 2017 Budget Agreement and New Investments in Mental Health Research, Services and Housing
NAMI strongly supports the bipartisan agreement on an Omnibus Appropriations bill for the remaining months of FY 2017. -
NAMI Announces Legislative Priorities for 2017
NAMI is pleased to announce its legislative priorities for 2017 as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that policymakers maintain a focus and continue to address the needs of the mental health community. -
Reflections on the Resiliency of Veterans
NAMI expresses our gratitude to all our veterans for their sacrifice and commitment to a greater mission that always puts country first. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the veterans’ community, not only in appreciation, but to bring awareness to the mental health challenges many face upon returning from war. -
NAMI Calls for Independent Investigation of Shocking Treatment of Jailed Rape Victim with Bipolar Disorder
NAMI and NAMI Greater Houston have issued a letter to The Honorable Devon Anderson, Harris County District Attorney in Texas, calling for an immediate and thorough independent investigation of the egregious treatment of “Jane Doe,” a woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who was the victim of an aggravated rape.