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As Launch of 988 Mental Health Crisis Number Looms, NAMI Poll Finds Broad Support for the System and Fees to Fund It, Opposition to Police Response to Mental Health Crises
“By responding to a mental health crisis with mental health professionals, lives will be saved and people in crisis can get the right care when they need it most,” said Daniel H. Gillison Jr, NAMI CEO. -
Lies I Told Myself When I Found Out My Daughter Was Struggling
I want to share some of these lies and how I overcame my negative internal dialogue. -
Advice for Mental Illness Caregivers
Starting the conversation with your loved one can be critical to helping them get the care they need. -
How to Talk to Your Teen About Suicide
If we acknowledge our kids’ mental health, we can make critical changes. -
When I Missed the Signs That My Son Has Schizophrenia
It can be unbelievably difficult to recognize that your child is suffering from a mental illness. -
Caring for Yourself When Your Spouse Has a Mental Illness
You need to help yourself before you can help others. -
Young Adults with Mood Disorders Often Not Receiving Mental Health Care, Survey Finds
We commissioned this important survey during the pandemic to get a clearer understanding of how different communities are faring. Younger adults (18–34) experience greater concerns about the judgment and stigma they may experience from seeking out treatment. When they do seek out treatment, they have greater difficulty in accessing affordable, professional care. -
Communities of Color Face Greater Challenges Finding Effective Therapy, National Survey Finds
The survey sought to better understand the impact of mood disorders, which include common mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and other kinds of depression. While racial disparities exist across all communities, our survey found that Hispanic and Asian American individuals are facing more significant struggles, including a lack of cultural competency among health care professionals. -
This Mental Illness Awareness Week, NAMI Advocates for Increasing Mental Health Care Access
This MIAW, NAMI is highlighting our “Together for Mental Health” campaign, which focuses on the importance of improving the mental health care system. Each day throughout the week (Oct. 3 – 9), we will spread awareness about some of the most common barriers to mental health care people with mental illness face. We will accomplish this by raising the voices of those with lived experience and sharing their compelling stories. -
Healing After My Son’s Suicide
The path to healing from this loss has not been straightforward.