NAMI shares deep concern as the House passes the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, cutting Medicaid and SNAP and putting millions ...

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

NAMI expresses deep concern over Senate passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes major Medicaid cuts that threaten access to mental health care for millions. Learn more and take ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Join NAMI’s Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign This May This May, take action, raise your voice, and help change the conversation around mental health! Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month ...

School Break Resources School breaks offer a much-needed pause from academics and a busy school schedule. Students can take this time to relax and get back into activities they didn’t have time for ...

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 ...

We all experience anxiety. For example, speaking in front of a group can make us anxious, but that anxiety also motivates us to prepare and practice. Driving in heavy traffic is another common source ...

Depressive disorder, frequently referred to simply as depression, is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch. It’s a serious mental health condition that requires understanding and ...