Press And Media

Welcome to the NAMI Newsroom! Every day, the media publishes stories about mental health. As a leading voice in the mental health community, NAMI can help journalists and thought leaders shape their messages by providing knowledgeable spokespeople, statistics and personal stories of people living with mental illness.

NAMI has numerous resources available for the press and media, including:

Press Releases: Browse through statements and announcements from NAMI about the latest mental health news.
Public Service Announcements and Videos: View and download from NAMI’s broadcast-ready video archive of inspirational stories, PSAs, educational shorts and more.
Surveys and Reports: Read the latest opinion surveys and policy reports to explore the experiences of individuals, families, caregivers and members of the public on an array of important topics.
Infographics and Statistics: Learn the latest information on mental health and download statistics in easily-digestible and readable infographics.
Media Partnerships: Learn about NAMI’s partnerships with media outlets and productions.
Spokespersons: Lend a voice to your story. From thought leaders to psychiatrists to people with lived experience, NAMI has the right expert for your piece.

Recent Press Release

NAMI Polling and State Legislative Brief Highlight Opportunities to Improve Federal and State Mental Health Crisis Response After Two Years of 988 Lifeline

July 15, 2024

NAMI report highlights states’ progress in addressing crisis response, but new NAMI/Ipsos polling finds Americans continue to have low familiarity of 988 while strongly supporting efforts to reimagine nation’s mental health crisis system Arlington, VA — On the eve of the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s nationwide availability, the National Alliance […]

NAMI Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Communities to Criminalize Homelessness

June 28, 2024

Arlington, VA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. on the disappointing U.S. Supreme Court ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson: “More than 250,000 Americans will sleep outside tonight because no safe and accessible shelter options are available. This […]

NAMI Champions Workplace Mental Health with Fourth Annual ‘Rest Up Week’

June 27, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va. – For the fourth consecutive year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is providing its employees a paid “Rest Up Week” from July 1–5, 2024, to prioritize self-care and enhance workplace well-being. This initiative underscores the importance of mental health in the workplace, with NAMI leading by example and encouraging other organizations […]

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