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NAMI National and NAMI Minnesota, the national and state offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are deeply ...
In this episode, Barb Solish, from NAMI’s Office of Innovation, guest hosts for a conversation with child and adolescent ...
NAMI urges investment in proven mental health solutions over involuntary treatment in response to a new federal Executive Order.
NAMI urges President Trump and Congress to prevent reported cuts to SAMHSA, warning that reducing staff by 50% will worsen the mental health crisis, overdose epidemic, and suicide rates in America.
This section provides guidance on accessing treatment, finding the right healthcare providers, and understanding the referral process for mental health services. For more information visit the ...
NAMI Next Gen is an advisory group made up of a diverse group of 10 young adults aged 18-25 with the sole intention of helping youth and young adults across the nation affected by mental health ...
A new report released today from The Bowman Family Foundation confirms the experience that so many NAMI members face – that mental health care is far too hard to find, and for those who do find it, ...
Self-harm, the intentional and direct harming of one’s own body, is a serious problem that can profoundly impact a person’s life. This can include a variety of behaviors, such as cutting, burning or ...
When thinking about effective pathways to recovery, the mental health community must consider a largely untapped resource: Certified Peer Specialists (CPSs). People with mental illness who are ...
I experienced severe trauma as a child — trauma that I struggle with to this day. I wear the scars of my past; from being sexually abused as a child by two of my male cousins, to growing up with ...
It’s no secret that Black men face a unique set of circumstances in our world; economic, health care and educational disparities, as well systemic racism and social injustice. These factors create a ...
Most of us have heard the saying: “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” This old-fashioned mantra reinforces a long-held, misguided belief: that being “unclean” equates to laziness and moral ineptitude.