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NAMI and partners applaud CMS for making it easier to finance vital care for young people with early psychosis
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, Mental Health America, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness applaud the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for making it easier to finance vital care for young people with early psychosis. -
NAMI/Ipsos Poll: Teens Struggling with Their Mental Health, but Parents and Schools Can Help
A new National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Teen Poll, conducted by Ipsos, found that teens who are struggling with their mental health are looking to their schools and parents for information and support. -
NAMI Shares Fall 2022 Back to School Resources
It’s back to school time, and to help teachers, parents and students prepare and prioritize youth mental health, we have a suite of resources to share. -
“Hiding in Plain Sight”: Destigmatizing Youth Mental Health
Since launching the Well Beings youth mental health campaign two years ago at NAMICon 2020, many NAMI Affiliates have partnered with local PBS stations and community organizations in a national virtual tour to 30 markets, from Nebraska to Alaska and from Pennsylvania to California. -
NAMI Releases Virtual Mental Health Education Program for Teens
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today announced that its free, signature education program for middle school and high school-aged students, NAMI Ending the Silence, is now available on a virtual platform that can be used anywhere. -
NAMI Participates in White House Event on Youth Mental Health
As a part of the MTV Entertainment Group’s and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Mental Health Youth Action Forum, NAMI leaders today attended a White House event focused on youth mental health. -
Early Intervention Can Save Lives
The first three months of 2022 have been riddled with stories and statistics of young people struggling. And we just don’t seem to see an end to it.
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The Crisis of Youth Mental Health
Our young people are struggling. We are in a youth mental health crisis. And the need to talk about and address this crisis is urgent. -
NAMI Basics Education Program Shows Positive Effects in Recent Study
A recent study by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin has put the power of evidence behind the NAMI Basics Education Program. NAMI Basics participants reported significant increases in parent engagement and activation, as well as intentions to engage with mental health services. -
NAMI Poll: Parents Want Mental Health Education in Schools, Mental Health Days Off for Students
NAMI’s poll finds that parents are deeply concerned about their children’s mental health and, importantly, understand the value of mental health awareness and treatment. We encourage parents to seek help for their children if they see signs that concern them.