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NAMI Receives Innovation Award for 988 Advocacy Efforts
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today was recognized for its #ReimagineCrisis campaign, receiving the Communications Innovation Award from the Public Affairs Council during its annual Advocacy Conference in Austin, Texas. -
NAMI Praises Mental Health Investments in President Biden’s FY 2023 Proposed Budget
NAMI is grateful that the President’s budget includes such an unprecedented focus on mental health and we urge the House and Senate to prioritize mental health by enacting these key provisions of the President’s budget into law. -
NAMI Celebrates the Introduction of the 988 Implementation Act to Improve Crisis Services Nationwide
The 988 Implementation Act is a critical piece of legislation that will help us realize the potential of 988 to truly help people in crisis connect to effective care and make sure everyone has someone to talk to, someone to respond and somewhere to go in a crisis. -
How Advocates Can Push for A Crises Standard of Care
People who experience a mental health crisis deserve a mental health response, not a criminal justice response. -
How My Daughter Reminded Me to Leave My Comfort Zone and Embrace Life
Clinging to a comfort zone of familiarity and safety can limit one’s choices, relationships and experiences. -
Parenting with a Mental Health Condition
I put routines in place that keep me healthy, and I model these behaviors for my children. -
When Trauma Is Triggered at Work
We don’t often discuss the experience of managing triggers in the workplace. -
How Volunteering Improves Mental Health
I’ve come to understand that volunteering itself can be an act of self-care. -
The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Fishing
This activity, which has become my life’s work, can offer physical health benefits, teach resilience and build community.