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How to Help A Friend
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if our friends are feeling down or if there’s a deeper struggle. There are ten common warning signs that students should know. Use this resource to help students learn the warning signs and understand the next steps they could take to help a friend. -
Hope Starts With Us: Stronger Than You Think: Athletes on Mental Health and Resilience
Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Christine D’Ercole Christine D’Ercole is a writer, speaker, Masters World Champion cyclist, and founder of Wordshop™, a workshop focused on transforming self-talk to support mental wellness and personal growth. A longtime Peloton instructor, she combines the science of cycling with mindful motivation to inspire thousands daily. Her work on […]
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Suicide Warning Signs
Over the last decade, teens have indicated increased feelings of suicidality. It’s important for parents to know the warning signs, learn how to ask the question, and how to navigate a mental health crisis.
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Bullying Warning Signs
Parents and caregivers need to pay close attention to their child’s behavior if they believe they’re involved in bullying. Use this resource to learn the warning signs and get tips about starting a conversation with children about bullying.
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New Report Outlines Steps Policymakers Can Take to Protect Medicaid Coverage for People with Mental Health Conditions
Developed by NAMI and the Legal Action Center, the report offers practical guidance to help states prevent coverage losses under new Medicaid work reporting rules. Arlington, Va. — As federal Medicaid work reporting requirements set to take effect in 2027 move closer to implementation, a new report urges policymakers to act now to protect people […] -
Work Reporting Requirements and Mental Health
In 2025, Congress enacted Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1), which made sweeping changes to Medicaid, including a new work reporting (“community engagement”) requirement for some individuals covered by Medicaid expansion. Starting in 2027, many of the impacted individuals will have to participate in 80 hours a month of some combination of work, job training, education, […] -
NAMI Ask the Expert: Recognizing and Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health in Rural America
This webinar took place on November 20, 2025. The recording is available below.Registration for the event is now closed. Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET Each year, as we recognize the third Thursday of November as Rural Health Day, it’s important to acknowledge that mental health is the foundation of overall […]
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Hope Starts With Us: Pathways to Address Youth Mental Health
Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Dr. Christine Crawford Christine M. Crawford, MD, MPH is the associate medical director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) which is the country’s largest grassroots mental health organization. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Vice Chair of Education at the Boston University School of Medicine. […]
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NAMI Virtual Town Hall: Mental Health Treatment and the Court System
This webinar took place on November 13, 2025. The recording is available below.Registration for the event is now closed. Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM ET Individuals with mental health conditions are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system. Research suggests that more than one-third of individuals arrested in the United States […]
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Study shows depression on the rise among construction workers
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. construction workers say they’ve experienced anxiety or depression in the last year — a sharp increase from 54% just a year ago. The findings from Clayco’s national study, which surveyed more than 2,000 construction workers and executives, reveal how stigma, fear, and workplace culture continue to prevent people from getting […]
