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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. -
NAMI Re–launches its #Vote4MentalHealth Campaign for 2022 Elections to Get Out The Vote
Today, NAMI is excited to announce the launch of our #Vote4MentalHealth campaign for the 2022 elections. This nonpartisan campaign is part of our long-standing efforts to help voters and candidates understand the impact that voting has on mental health care. -
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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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. -
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. -
Mental Health One Step at a Time
You just have to take it one step at a time, one day at a time, one moment at a time. Because you’re not walking this journey alone. And together, anything is possible.
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How to Find Support During Challenging Times
Joining a support group can help build confidence and self-empowerment because you not only receive support, you get to help others too.