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Finding My Life’s Purpose in Suicide Prevention and Peer Support
I hope that my story will inspire someone else to take the next step in their own healing journey. -
HBCU Mental Health Matters
My heart was heavy when I learned that Arlana Miller, a freshman student athlete at my alma mater, Southern University, died by suicide earlier this year. Juno Pitchford, our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Engagement Manager here at NAMI immediately contacted me. -
The State of Suicide Today – And Ways to Prevent It
It is important that we assess the state of suicide and take a few moments to remind ourselves of the basic, and sometimes overlooked, steps we can take to help those at risk of suicide. -
Suicide Prevention: Creative Approaches to Prevention
Join NAMI Ask the Expert as we welcome three individuals interviewed for the NAMI book who share their experiences in creative suicide prevention work, including prevention programs and initiatives in the dramatic arts, baking and food service, and the creation of an advocacy superhero.
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Suicide Prevention: Making Meaning of Loss
Join NAMI Ask the Expert as Dr. Ken Duckworth welcomes four individuals who shared their stories of surviving suicide loss in the Chapter: Making Meaning of Loss by Suicide from the upcoming book, “You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health.” -
Suicide Prevention: The AFSP & The JED Foundation
Join NAMI Ask the Expert as we welcome colleagues from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and The JED Foundation to provide updates on their work in suicide prevention, including information on the AFSP’s Project 2025 from Director of Strategic Planning, Corbin Standley and a presentation from the Chief Medical Officer of the JED Foundation, Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth. -
NAMI Ask the Expert: Suicide Prevention
In NAMI’s Ask the Expert: Suicide Prevention Webinar Series, NAMI welcomes our colleagues at AFSP and The JED Foundation, as well as contributors to NAMI’s first-ever book “You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health,” to share their work and experience in a variety of suicide prevention efforts. -
NAMI Celebrates Nationwide Availability of Lifesaving 988 Lifeline and Pushes for Continued Policymaker Action
After years of advocacy and preparation, 988 is now available nationwide as the new number to contact for mental health, substance use and suicide crises, a simple, easy-to-remember way for people to get help. -
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. -
NAMI Statement on Mental Health Investments in Bipartisan Senate Legislation
Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement after the Senate released the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which includes significant investments in mental health, particularly for our nation’s youth.