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NAMI Shares “What I Wish I Had Known” Personal Stories for Mental Illness Awareness Week
This year during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), from Oct. 2–8, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is sharing real-life stories from people with mental illness focused on “What I Wish I Had Known.” Storytelling is a compelling way to break through the stigma that makes it so difficult for many to come forward and get help. Experiences sends the message that there is a community of people who care and understand what you’re going through. -
Why Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is Still Critically Important
The month of July was designated Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008 to address the unique barriers underserved populations face in accessing mental health treatment due to various aspects of their culture, background and identity. -
NAMI Membership Elects New Board of Directors During NAMICon 2022
NAMI today announced the election of its new Board of Directors. Joyce Campbell, J.D., was elected to serve as Board President of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. -
NAMICon 2022 Virtual Event Honors Mental Health Leaders
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has honored and presented awards for exemplary national, state and local leadership as part of “NAMICon 2022, Together for Mental Health,” one of the nation’s largest gatherings of leaders and advocates across the mental health community. -
Actress, Author and Mental Health Advocate Mayim Bialik to Speak at NAMICon 2022
NAMI is pleased to announce the first day plenary speaker for NAMICon 2022, actor, author and mental health advocate Mayim Bialik.
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Register for Our Virtual Event to Improve the Mental Health Care System
Join us for a free live, virtual event, “Crisis Conversations: A Problem-Solving Convening” taking place Thursday, April 29 from 12–4:15 p.m. ET. -
Registration Is Open for Virtual NAMICon 2022
NAMI is excited to announce registration is now open for NAMICon 2022, our annual convention taking place virtually June 14–16! NAMICon offers low registration fee options that include access to 30+ workshops built around five tracks. -
NAMICon 2022 Shifting to Virtual Event
Mental health is physical health — and our decision to shift our convention to a virtual format is driven by our commitment to prioritizing both, especially given the unique vulnerabilities of those with mental illness regarding COVID-19. -
NAMI Elects New Board of Directors in Conjunction with NAMICon 2021 Virtual Event
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today announced the election of its new board of directors. Shirley J. Holloway, Ph.D., was elected to serve a second term as board president of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. -
NAMICon 2021 Virtual Event Honors Mental Health Leaders
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has honored and presented awards for exemplary national, state and local leadership as part of Virtual NAMICon 2021. Read about our awards and 2021 award winners.