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Bridging the Gap: Why Black Voices Must Shape Mental Health Research
My journey with mental health didn’t just shape my perspective; it led me to this work. As Director of Mental Health Equity Innovation at NAMI, I bring both professional expertise and personal lived experience to the fight for mental health equity. I know firsthand the impact of being overlooked, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood. That’s why I’m […]
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Leading Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Organizations Celebrate Major Milestone for the 988 Lifeline and Crisis Response
10 states now sustainably fund the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; groups urge others to act WASHINGTON– With this week’s enactment of Vermont H. 657, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), Inseparable and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) celebrate Vermont marking the 10th state in the nation to adopt measures that will […] -
NAMI’s “Take the Moment” Campaign Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today launched Take the Moment, a campaign that empowers people to collectively embrace the power of now for Mental Health Awareness Month 2024. As stigma around mental health persists and the national mental health crisis evolves, Take the Moment encourages individuals to prioritize and talk […] -
Behind the Curtain: A Mental Health Story of Family and Friendship
Behind the Curtain: A Mental Health Story of Family and Friendship This is a story of how one couple defied the odds and worked through mental illness and addiction together, and how NAMI supported them on that road to recovery every step of the way. When Denise experienced a mental health crisis and began self-medicating […] -
In Sickness & In Health: Facing Mental Illness & Addiction Together
In Sickness & In Health: Facing Mental Illness & Addiction Together This is a story of how one couple defied the odds and worked through mental illness and addiction together, and how NAMI supported them on that road to recovery every step of the way. When Denise experienced a mental health crisis and began self-medicating […] -
NAMI HelpLine: My Path to Purpose in Mental Health Support
NAMI HelpLine: My Path to Purpose in Mental Health Support Real mental health experiences power the NAMI HelpLine. It all starts with a hello. Gillian Eubanks grew up with mental health challenges and was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder. Her experiences empowered her to want to help others, and she […] -
From Being Fired to Supported: Bipolar Disorder in the Workplace
From Being Fired to Supported: Bipolar Disorder in the Workplace A workplace mental health story of hope: When Wendy experienced her first major manic episode, she was hospitalized and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. As soon as she was able to resume work, her employer placed her on probation and she was eventually fired. When she […] -
Finding Help and Community: A Hispanic Mom and Daughter’s Mental Health Journey
Finding Help and Community: A Hispanic Mom and Daughter’s Mental Health Journey After her daughter was hospitalized due to mental health, Deniece Chi went looking for answers and found NAMI. Walking into her first family support group, she felt welcomed and understood. With the support of NAMI programs, Deniece was able to better communicate with […] -
College, Community, and Surviving Loss
College, Community, and Surviving Loss When a close friend died by suicide, Richard Dixon struggled through the grief. Talking about the loss was challenging among his Black/African Ancestry friends and his fraternity brothers. To break the stigma and the silence, Richard created a series of mental health awareness events at his college and helped build […] -
I Didn’t Give Up on Myself: Coping with Mania and Suicidal Ideation
I Didn’t Give Up on Myself: Coping with Mania and Suicidal Ideation Lake Forte (they/them) had been struggling with symptoms of bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation throughout middle school and high school. The emotional trauma of bipolar symptoms left them feeling confused and invalidated but, instead of giving up, they chose to reach out for […]