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Giving Support to Individuals in the Criminal Justice System
Learn about how a NAMI affiliate implemented a support group in a correctional facility. -
Why Mental Illness Education Matters to Me
"I want to spread education so that others don’t have to go through what my mother and I both went through." -
Outreach and Engagement for Asian American Families
With more efforts to prioritize inclusion, we can support diverse communities and their unique mental health needs. -
NAMI Announces 2020 Exemplary Psychiatrist Awardees
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, today released the names of 14 awardees for their annual Exemplary Psychiatrist Awards. -
In Case You Missed It: Watch Our Webinar on Improving Access to Care
If you missed the latest SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar, “Improving Access to Care: Mental Health Course for Parents and Caregivers through Technology,” a recording of the webinar is now available. -
How Schools Treat Children with Mental Illness and What Parents Can do About it
Too often, the school system discriminates against students with mental illness and other disabilities. It's important to advocate for these students getting the education and support they need to thrive. -
Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
The goal of this guide is to provide interventions to treat for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It provides research on implementation and examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented. -
Justice-Involved Youth and Trauma-Informed Interventions
Professionals working in the juvenile justice system must consider the impact of trauma on justice-involved youth when creating interventions and policies. Most youths involved with the justice system have a history of childhood adversity. Juvenile justice service systems should work to implement trauma-informed interventions that address the needs of youth with mental health and trauma related disorders. The adoption of a trauma-informed approach throughout the juvenile justice system and the implementation of interventions for juvenile offenders with a history of trauma exposure has enormous potential benefits for justice-involved youth, the staff who work with them, their families, and the community at large. -
Ring the Alarm: The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America
Over the last several years, data has emerged indicating an alarming increase in the suicide rates for Black children and teenagers over the past generation. While research has also shown climbing rates for youth from other racial and ethnic groups, this trend in Black youth runs counter to historical data showing lower rates of suicide among Black Americans. -
Register Today for A SMIAdviser Webinar on Filling in Gaps in Care
Register for SMIAdviser’s free webinar: “Physical Health Monitoring for Diverse Populations with Serious Mental Illness: Opportunity to Fill Gaps in Care" on Friday, Nov. 15 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST.