NAMI expresses deep concern over Senate passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes major Medicaid cuts that ...

In this episode recognizing Pride Month, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is joined by Juan Acosta, a mental health advocate ...

During Rest Up Week, NAMI closes its offices to prioritize staff well-being—while continuing to provide essential mental ...

NAMI announces its newly elected 2025–2026 Board of Directors, featuring leaders with lived experience and a shared commitment to advancing mental health access, equity, and support nationwide.

There is often a strong focus on men’s physical health — fitness, annual checkups, and heart health — but mental well-being is equally as important because mental health is health! Just as the body ...

A Trusted Adult Is a Support, Not the Solution Whether you’re a family member or professional working with youth, being approached by a young person can be daunting when they want to share their ...

NAMI 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.

In fact, about 12% of young adults ages 18-25 in the U.S. report that they’ve had serious thoughts about suicide in the past year 1, and about 2% report a suicide attempt in the past year. These ...

Support Services Make sure you find out what academic, health, and mental health support services are available at your school, where they are located, and what they provide. Many students may ...

NAMI expresses deep concern over the removal of LGBTQ+ specialized services from the 988 Lifeline, emphasizing the critical ...

There are more than 650 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates across the country. Many NAMI affiliates offer an array of free support and education programs. Contact your NAMI Affiliate to find out ...

NAMI recognizes that other organizations have drawn distinctions between what diagnoses are considered “mental health conditions” as opposed to “mental illnesses.” We intentionally use the terms ...