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 ...

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 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.

If You Have a Diagnosis or History of Mental Health Challenges Before college, most young people receive health care through their family’s health insurance and primary care providers, and parents or ...

Consider Talking to a Therapist If your mental health concern is affecting your schoolwork, your friendships, or your relationships with family, your parent or guardian may want you to see a therapist ...

Plan What You Want to Say A good starting place is to think about how you will explain what you are experiencing. It can be helpful to provide a few specific examples of what you are feeling to help ...

Disruptions in Daily Interactions and Relationships Everyone experiences a “bad day” from time to time, but when your child seems to be having difficulty with routine daily tasks, it’s important to ...

Residential treatment may be an appropriate treatment decision for many reasons, including assessment to clarify a diagnosis, crisis intervention, intensive treatment for psychiatric symptoms, or ...

New Infographics Available! Our 2020 Mental Health by the Numbers illustrate the unique set of challenges youth and young adults experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. We must recognize the ...

Psychosocial treatments include different types of psychotherapy and social and vocational training, and aim to provide support, education and guidance to people with mental illness and their families ...

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 ...