This Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, the “Seize the Awkward” campaign encourages teens and young adults to start conversations with friends who ...

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

At some point in our lives, many of us will try psychotherapy and then decide whether to continue to engage in a full course of treatment with that provider (which may last for weeks, months or years) ...

Select your state to find a local NAMI affiliate. The page will redirect to the affiliate's page when a state is selected. If you are struggling with your mental health, there are a variety of ways to ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

The daylight has changed. In most areas, colder weather has swooped in. Many of us are turning to our favorite cozy activities: Curling up with blankets, sitting by fireplaces, burrowing into warm ...

Contrary to popular belief, going through trauma is common. In fact, records show that around 60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. From this large ...