National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. in advance of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: “This week, we solemnly remember the thousands we lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and we offer our lasting
Suicide is a public health crisis. Consider these facts: 75% of all people who die by suicide are male. Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are nearly 4x more likely to die by suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause
Words matter. Language we use in our verbal and written communications can be supportive or hurtful to those impacted by mental health conditions. A few simple changes to the way we communicate can support those living with mental health conditions
How can we work together to support the needs of youth as they transition back to the classroom? Here are some ways to help support student mental health. Request an Ending the Silence presentation at your school. Ending the Silence
We are thrilled to share the news that we have been granted $1.2 from the Lowell Milken Family Foundation to provide programmatic and operational support for our affiliate for the next three years. “This gift furthers our foundation’s mission over
Join us for the Janis Black Warner Speaker Series on Wednesday, June 2, at 7 pm for a panel discussion to celebrate Pride Month. NAMI WLA’s Operations/Outreach Coordinator, Elizabeth Stephens, will moderate a panel discussion on mental health support for
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the recent violence against members of the Asian American community: “We are deeply saddened by this traumatic event in Atlanta
Adults generally need between seven and nine hours of sleep. About 1 in 3 people in the U.S. report difficulty sleeping at least one night per week. Insomnia is caused by difficulty falling or staying asleep, or waking up too early in the morning. Sleep
It goes without saying that we’ve all faced challenges this year, and we’re grateful for each other and our NAMI family. We have learned that taking the time to pause and reflect on gratitude is good for mental health, so
How does a focus on gratitude impact mental health? Research shows it can reduce stress and improve physical and mental health. “…. many studies over the past decade have found that people who consciously count their blessings tend to be