NAMI believes that no one should be subject to practices that can cause or worsen mental health symptoms, and that public policies to protect individuals should be guided by credible, evidence-based ...

Register today for the next NAMI Ask the Expert! On October 17, NAMI’s own Dr. Christine Crawford will be joined in conversation by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre. NAMI’s second ...

In this episode, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., is joined by NAMI Connecticut’s Public Policy & Affiliate Relations Manager, Thomas Burr. Thomas shares his family’s story of navigating his son’s ...

Arlington, VA – Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) applauds the new steps to ensure calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are immediately connected to local resources. The U.S.

Juan introduces us to advocacy and why it is important to speak up. He shares how his own identity, culture, and background put him on the path towards becoming an advocate. In this video, Juan talks ...

The perfect follow-up to “You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health,” “You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child’s Mental Health” is the ...

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Explore the different options for supporting NAMI's mission.

Why is my loved one not receiving treatment in jail? Navigating the criminal justice system can be stressful and confusing, especially for family members whose incarcerated loved one has a mental ...

As a young African American growing up in South Carolina, the decks were already stacked against Lloyd. When he found himself in jail following a psychotic episode, his world came crashing down as he ...

Navigating the criminal justice system can be stressful and confusing, especially for family members whose incarcerated loved one has a mental illness. To aid this process, NAMI has developed a series ...

Youth Mental Health highlights state legislation passed in 2023 that helps improve youth mental health care and support and ...