Developed by NAMI and the Legal Action Center, the report offers practical guidance to help states prevent coverage losses ...

Exposure to traumatic events can have long-lasting mental health impacts on individuals and their families. Join NAMI for a panel discussion on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sharing lived ...

Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement following several news reports that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA ...

An unstable sense of self, anger, aggression, self-harm, and substance abuse are common symptoms for men with borderline personality disorder (BPD). “It’s important for people to know that it’s a ...

For many people, a key point in the progression of schizophrenia is known as the first episode of psychosis and tends to occur between ages 16 and 30. While the episode may trigger medical ...

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Every day, people struggle to find the mental health care they need and deserve. A new report released today from The Bowman Family Foundation confirms the experience that so many NAMI members face – ...

For nearly half a century, NAMI advocates have fought for every person to have access to the mental health care they need when and where they need it. While we’ve come a long way, we unfortunately ...

I drove across the U.S. in a beat-up RV in pursuit of a goal that always seemed a few miles up the road. I’d written an album and a novel and set off on a 50-state tour seeking the most fickle and ...

At the beginning of every NAMI support group, the facilitators ask attendees to agree on guidelines for how those in the group will treat each other, using the 12 Principles of Support as guidance.

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 ...

As we begin to settle into 2023, many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Making resolutions can positively impact mental health, especially for those of us living with mental illness — ...