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Joint Statement from NAMI National and NAMI Minnesota on Tragic Shooting at Annunciation Church and School
Minneapolis, MN – NAMI National and NAMI Minnesota, the national and state offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are deeply saddened by the devastating shooting and loss of life at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. With each school shooting, there is a lasting and far-reaching impact on the mental health of the […] -
NAMI Ask the Expert: Facts, Myths and Misconceptions About Long-Acting Antipsychotic Medications
This webinar took place on September 11, 2025. The recording is available below.Registration for the event is now closed. Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET This session will provide an overview as to the rationale for considering the use of long-acting injectable medications for maintenance treatment and the prevention of relapse […]
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Hope Starts With Us: Back to School Tips for Parents and Caregivers
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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Hope Starts With Us: How Reading and Mental Health Skills Help Kids Grow
Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Alicia Levi Alicia Levi currently serves as President and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation’s leading children’s literacy organization. Since taking the helm in 2016, Alicia has transformed RIF through a bold and innovative vision—leveraging technology, expanding strategic partnerships, and launching forward-thinking programs to ensure every child […]
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Hope Starts With Us: Healing and Harmony in American Indian Communities
Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Mechelle Negrete Mechelle Negrete (she/her) is the Manager of American Indian Community Outreach for NAMI’s Cross-Cultural Innovation and Engagement team. Mechelle’s academic and professional work spans museum operations, language documentation, and public health projects. With 10 years of experience in the non-profit environment, coupled with her cultural background as […]
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NAMI Applauds FCC Requiring Georouting for Texts to 988
Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) believes the best response to a person in a mental health crisis is connection to local resources. NAMI is grateful to the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision on July 24 to improve local connection by voting to require all wireless phone carriers to implement georouting […] -
Hope Starts With Us: What Comes Next for Mental Health and Medicaid
Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Jennifer Snow, MPA Social: @namiadvocacy Jennifer Snow is National Director of Government Relations and Policy for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization.Jennifer is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of NAMI’s overall federal agenda to advance public policies that support […]
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From Theory to Therapy: The Evolution of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis in U.S. Mental Health Care
This webinar took place on August 5, 2025. The recording is available below.Registration for the event is now closed. Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET In a 2021 position statement, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration asserted that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) “should be implemented within our […]
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NAMI Statement on Executive Order Targeting Homelessness and Criminalizing Mental Illness
Arlington, VA — Yesterday, the White House released a new Executive Order, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” which directs federal agencies to make it easier to involuntarily treat people with serious mental illnesses as part of a bid to address homelessness across the United States. While addressing the nationwide homelessness crisis is urgent and […] -
Letter to Congressional Leadership on 988 Specialized Services for LGBTQ+ Youth
NAMI-led letter to Congressional Leadership on behalf of the Reimagine Crisis partners regarding the Administration’s elimination of specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 Lifeline.