At 66 years old, it feels nothing short of miraculous to finally live without what I’ve always described as a “massive ...

Policy changes that diminish social and economic support for individuals with mental health conditions may hinder suicide prevention efforts, says Hannah Wesolowski, chief advocacy officer at NAMI.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and ...

Everyone experiences stress. Sometimes it can help you focus and get the task at hand done. But when stress is frequent and intense, it can strain your body and make it impossible to function. Finding ...

People often keep it a secret, but the urge to self-harm isn’t uncommon, especially in adolescents and young adults. Many overcome it with treatment. Whether a person has recently started hurting ...

The third annual NAMI-Ipsos Workplace Mental Health poll was conducted in January – February 2026. This survey focused on full-time workers employed at companies across industries with at least 100 ...

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Ask Questions Ask them how they are — what they are thinking and how they are feeling. Asking someone if they are suicidal won’t put the idea in their head or encourage them to go through with it.

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.

I have been dealing with mental illness since I was nine years old — well over half my life. With an initial diagnosis of OCD, the diagnoses of depression, anxiety, ADHD and bipolar disorder came soon ...

Help us reach our goal! Your support will make a meaningful difference. Every contribution brings us closer to success. Join us today and be part of something impactful.

Help us reach our goal! Your support will make a meaningful difference. Every contribution brings us closer to success. Join us today and be part of something impactful.