NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness
WEBNAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention
WEBNational Hotline For Mental Health Crises And Suicide Prevention Where We Stand NAMI believes that public policies and practices should promote access to care for people with mental health conditions. NAMI supports a nation-wide toll-free hotline that can adequately respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Why We Care Mental health crises and suicides can […]
Support Groups - NAMI
WEBNAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. Many support groups are virtual and attendance is open to everyone across the country.
Schizophrenia - NAMI
WEBSchizophrenia is a serious mental illness that interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others.
Teen & Young Adult HelpLine - NAMI
WEB*The NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine is not a hot line, crisis line or suicide prevention line. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please chat, call or text 988.The NAMI TYA HelpLine does not provide mental health counseling, advice, personal advocacy or referrals to individual mental health providers or lawyers.
Warning Signs and Symptoms - NAMI
WEBTrying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness.
Types of Mental Health Professionals - NAMI
WEBMany types of mental health care professionals can help you achieve your recovery goals. These professionals work in inpatient facilities, such as general hospitals and psychiatric facilities, and outpatient facilities, such as community mental health clinics, schools and private practices. Health care professional job titles and specialties can vary by state. The descriptions below give […]
How to Help Yourself and Others with Suicidal Ideation
WEBDec 14, 2022 · If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988 or using chat services at 988lifeline.org to connect to a trained crisis counselor. You can also get crisis text support via the Crisis Text ...
Dissociative Disorders - NAMI
WEBDissociative disorders are characterized by an involuntary escape from reality characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness and memory.
Mental Health By the Numbers | NAMI
WEBFast Facts. 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year; 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year; 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year; 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24; Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14