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Gamers Champion Mental Health Awareness
RPG Limit Break is back again this Mental Health Month, speedrunning video games to raise awareness about mental illness and funds for NAMI. This event is what happens when we all band together for a common cause. -
Navigating the Mental Health System with Dual Diagnosis
"As mental health advocates, we are passionate about increasing access to resources and services to treat this vulnerable population. People with mental illness, particularly those with dual diagnosis, are in desperate need." -
NAMIWalks: Keeping Hope Alive
"It was a thrill to show up the morning of the walk, turning in the money I raised. I remember thinking that before my family needed NAMI, someone else took the time to walk and donate. Now it was my turn to raise money and walk for other families that unknowingly needed NAMI’s support." -
Reasons to Attend NAMI’s Hill Day
On June 29, NAMI advocates from across the country will brave the summer heat to meet with offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for mental health as part of the 2017 NAMI National Convention. Nearly 1,000 people have registered for Hill Day, but we still have spots available and we want you to fill one. -
Gaming for Good: A Competitive Approach to Spreading Awareness
RPG Limit Break is back again this year, speedrunning video games to raise awareness about mental illness and funds for NAMI. This event is what happens when different communities band together for a common cause. -
The Healing Power of NAMIWalks
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the NAMIWalks program, which has grown steadily since its inception in 2002, collectively raising over $111 million dollars for NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country. Most importantly, it has changed the way we talk about mental illness. -
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Mental Health Reform is a Law
The work of thousands of NAMI advocates has paid off. Congress heard NAMI’s voice through hundreds of thousands of phone calls, emails and tweets, and they answered. Now, more Americans will have access to the mental health care they need.