On the third anniversary of 988, NAMI urges policymakers to strengthen crisis services and expand support. Learn how public ...

This July, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline celebrates its third birthday. 988 has been an invaluable resource, answering ...

Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) Where We Stand NAMI believes that all people with mental health conditions deserve access to supports that promote wellness. NAMI supports public policies and laws ...

Medicaid IMD Exclusion Where We Stand NAMI believes that health insurance should provide comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder coverage without arbitrary limits on treatment. NAMI ...

Medicaid Coverage For People Who Are Incarcerated Where We Stand NAMI believes that all people with mental health conditions who are incarcerated deserve access to quality mental health treatment.

Gun Violence Research Where We Stand NAMI believes that public policy should be guided by credible, evidence-based research. NAMI supports funding for research to understand the causes and effects of ...

Mental health crises and suicides can be devastating for individuals, families, and communities. When someone experiences a mental health crisis and doesn’t receive the care they need, they can end up ...

Extreme Risk Protection/Red Flag Laws Where We Stand NAMI believes that public policies should be guided by credible, evidence-based research. NAMI supports Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) that ...

Step Therapy Where We Stand NAMI believes that all people with mental health conditions deserve access to effective medication and treatment options. NAMI supports public policies and laws that ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common but serious mental health condition. Diagnosis is based on a thorough evaluation by a trained medical or mental health professional—such as a primary care ...

NAMI Podcasts and Webinars are for people interested in learning more about mental health. Listen in to learn more about personal stories of hope and recovery, expert advice and research, and ...

Talking with your child about emotional topics, such as their mental health, can feel uncomfortable. This can be due to the stigma involved, lack of information, or even fears of possible blame. It ...