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Conversion therapy is on the rise in the U.S. But we must end these dangerous practices, once and for all.
“On International Day to End Conversion Therapy, and every day, we must continue to protect the health and safety of the most marginalized young people in our communities. Protecting them from practices that cause clear and damaging psychological harm should not be seen as political or controversial. It should be understood as a universal human […] -
Hope Starts With Us: Driving Mental Health Innovation Through Advocacy and Community Support
Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Darcy Gruttadaro Darcy Gruttadaro is leading the innovation team in their work advancing NAMI’s strategic goals by addressing the mental health needs of youth and young adults; developing and highlighting effective justice diversion initiatives; and focusing on cross-cultural innovation and engagement. She will also be leading our efforts around […]
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NAMI Takes the Lead to Push for Clarity and Safety in AI Mental Health Tools
Partnering with Harvard-affiliated digital psychiatry researchers led by Dr. John Torous, the project will examine how AI tools perform when people seek help. Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health advocacy nonprofit, is launching a first-of-its-kind effort to develop benchmarks for assessing how artificial intelligence (AI) tools […] -
NAMI Virtual Equity Summit: The Power of Storytelling, Partnership, and Advocacy – Advancing Mental Health Equity
This webinar took place on October 15, 2025. The recording is available below.Registration for the event is now closed. Mental Health Equity Summit hosted by the Community Health Equity Alliance (CHEA) This virtual event features dynamic sessions designed to inspire, equip, and mobilize attendees to drive meaningful change in their communities through storytelling, advocacy, and […]
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New NAMI Poll Shows Americans Want Congress to Act as Mental Health System Reaches Breaking Point
Nearly one in five rate their mental health as poor, and large majorities oppose federal cuts to services, housing, Medicaid, and suicide prevention. Arlington, VA — With the country’s mental health system reaching a breaking point, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a new poll today highlighting Americans’ concerns about the nation’s mental […] -
Hope Starts With Us: How Family Support Can Help Mental Health Recovery
Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Major General Gregg F. Martin (Retired) Gregg F. Martin, PhD, Major General, US Army (Retired), served on active duty for 36 years, until May 2015. He is a combat veteran, Bipolar Survivor, Airborne-Ranger-Engineer qualified soldier, and Army Strategist.He holds a Ph.D. and two master’s degrees from MIT, master’s degrees […]
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NAMI Ask the Expert: Facts, Myths and Misconceptions About AI
This webinar took place on December 11, 2025. The recording is available below.Registration for the event is now closed. Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. ET It seems like each week we hear more about what AI can do for both good and bad in mental health. This webinar aims to go […]
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NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., Recognized as Mental Health Pioneer by Inspiring Children Foundation During Inaugural Not Alone Awards
The Not Alone Pioneer Award celebrates NAMI’s ongoing mission to ensure no one faces mental health challenges alone. Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is proud to announce that NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., has been named a recipient of the 2025 Not Alone Pioneer Award by the Inspiring Children […] -
NAMI Debuts New Caregiver HelpLine as Families Come Together for the Holidays
This new resource offers compassionate, lived-experience guidance to those who may be noticing mental health concerns in loved ones. Arlington, Va. — NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has launched a new national helpline to support the pressing and often unmet needs of millions of people in the U.S. who are family caregivers for […] -
NAMI Statement About Supportive Housing Changes for People with Serious Mental Illness
Funding redirected away from permanent supportive housing could push vulnerable residents into homelessness. Arlington, Va. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is deeply alarmed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s fiscal year 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) grant application, which will shift the majority of funding away from permanent […]