NAMI Blog

Arlington, Va. — LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in crisis can once again connect with specialized support through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s “Press 3” option, which returned yesterday after being abruptly eliminated last year. This restoration marks an important step to supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ populations, and it comes following sustained advocacy from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the broader mental health community, and congressional champions.

NAMI is pleased to announce that mental health professionals can now earn continuing education hours (CE) through select on-demand NAMI Ask the Expert webinar sessions. The webinars are available for viewing through CE4Less, a trusted provider of online continuing education for mental health professionals in the United States and Canada. NAMI Ask the Expert sessions explore mental health topics including research, treatment, suicide prevention, loss, family support, and more.

In this episode, Peloton instructor and singer Camila Ramón joins guest host, Dr. Christine Crawford, NAMI’s chief medical officer. Camila Ramón has led a lifelong journey with exercise and fitness at the core, first as a dancer in her youth and now as a cycling, running, and strength instructor with Peloton. Her experiences weren’t always full of acceptance and body positivity, though.

Arlington, Va. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is proud to announce that NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., has been named to The NonProfit Times (NPT) 2026 Power & Influence Top 50 list.

Anyone starting a business can expect to run into some hurdles along the way. Our guest for this episode, Michelle Hammer of clothing brand Schizophrenic.NYC, is a business owner living with schizophrenia and advocating for mental health. During this episode, listeners will hear from Michelle about her experiences receiving mental health diagnoses, what prompted her activism, how she navigates being a business owner, and what she wishes others knew about living with schizophrenia.

From WUSA9 TV: 988 Day is an annual observance on September 8, or 9/8, to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and remind people that help is just three digits away. “988 is a nationwide network of call centers, including here in the DC metro area. It’s a 24/7, free, confidential resource for anyone who’s struggling.

Event date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026; 3:00-4:30 PM Eastern Following up from our June webinar, NAMI National and the Community Health Equity Alliance (CHEA) are continuing the conversation on what it means to support the health of Black men from the inside out. This webinar will examine how connection, community, and time in nature can support healing, restoration, and long-term wellbeing, creating space for Black men to thrive and support one another.

From Psychiatry Boot Camp: Dr. Mark Mullen welcomes Dr. Christine Crawford, Chief Medical Officer at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and author of “You Are Not Alone: For Parents and Caregivers,” alongside Steve Hoffmann, Senior Vice President and Chief Preclinical Officer at the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH).

Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, announced today that John Torous, M.D., will serve as special advisor to NAMI on artificial intelligence (AI) and mental health.

Did you know that the NAMI HelpLine is staffed by trained volunteers? In this episode, hear from two volunteers, Jessica Clementino and Inigo San Gil, and National Director of NAMI HelpLine Services Megan Rochford about why the NAMI HelpLine is so critical. Listeners will also learn about the impact of the HelpLine, why NAMI launched the new Family Caregiver HelpLine option, the experience of volunteering, and more. Are you interested in becoming a NAMI HelpLine volunteer?