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NAMI Urges Swift Action to Reimagine Crisis Response Ahead of 988 Launch Next Year
In the year before 988 becomes widely available, we need all levels of government to ensure that no matter when or where people call 988, there are well-trained staff to answer the call, mobile crisis teams to provide an in-person response, and crisis stabilization programs that can get people on the path to follow-up care. -
NAMICon 2021: Bringing People Together for Mental Health – The Time is Now, Virtual Event on July 27-28
The theme of NAMICon 2021 is "Bringing People Together for Mental Health – The Time is Now" and includes sessions focused on advancing mental health research, crisis care that focuses on building community mental health resources, culture and identity disparities in mental health, and youth and young adult mental health. -
Accepting My Sexuality in Eating Disorder Recovery
The pride I feel about my identity is inextricably linked to the pride I feel about being in recovery from an eating disorder. -
NAMI’s National Office to Take Paid Mental Health Week
NAMI’s national office will close Aug. 1-Aug. 8. NAMI is encouraging its employees to use that week to step away from work demands and to recharge and rest — taking care of their mental and physical health. The NAMI HelpLine will remain operational from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET Monday-Friday. -
What I Learned While Volunteering for a Trans Suicide Prevention Hotline
Holding space for someone in crisis can be incredibly powerful, even just to give them a minute to regain calm and catch their breath. -
NAMI Honors Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Persisting disparities in health outcomes and access to mental health care in underserved communities show that racism is a public health crisis. Together, we can help raise mental health awareness in underrepresented populations so they can get the mental health care they need to overcome obstacles and live healthy, fulfilling lives in a community that cares. -
LGBTQI Mental Health: It’s Not Always Glitter and Rainbows
While the month of June may be ending this week, our commitment to celebrating and supporting the LGBTQI community cannot.
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Bettering Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Youth
We have a responsibility to remedy mental health disparities and prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ youth. Here's how you can help. -
Americans Sigh in Relief and NAMI Praises the Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the ACA and Preserve Access to Health Insurance for Millions
Today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the ACA is both a victory and a sigh of relief for millions of Americans, especially people with mental illness. This decision means that insurance coverage options and protections for people with pre-existing conditions, like mental illness, will remain in place. -
New Research on Navigating Digital Tools for Mental Health Services
NAMI conducted a national survey from April 9 to May 21, 2020 and received nearly 500 responses providing feedback about online resource search tools for mental health services. The study aimed to identify what people who are currently seeking mental health treatment and supportive services need and how to improve the process for finding accurate and reliable information.