The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) believes the best response to a person in a mental health crisis is connection to local resources. NAMI is grateful to the Federal Communication ...

NAMI urges investment in proven mental health solutions over involuntary treatment in response to a new federal Executive ...

The Most Surprising Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder in Men Posted on December 17, 2024 An unstable sense of self, anger, aggression, self-harm, and substance abuse are common symptoms for ...

This issue brief highlights state legislation passed in 2023 that helps improve youth mental health care and support and includes policy recommendations that may be ...

Looking for advice on overcoming a mental rut? NAMI Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Duckworth, alongside other experts, shares 11 practical tips to help you work through it.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI released a new publication, Trends in Access to Mental Health Care State Policy. This issue brief provides highlights on state legislation passed ...

Schizophrenia Stages: What to Know About Progression Posted on January 5, 2024 For many people, a key point in the progression of schizophrenia is known as the first episode of psychosis and tends to ...

The day I turned in my master’s thesis, I woke up early. I curled my hair and applied a generous coat of makeup — even making time for contouring and setting spray. I posed for pictures with a school ...

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 ...

The U.S. is a global outlier in its incarceration rates and widespread use of solitary confinement, a common practice in juvenile and adult facilities. The measure — which involves locking a person ...

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 ...