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nami.org Two in three teens feel their schools should have a curriculum to teach about what mental health is, according to NAMI’s 2022 polling. But right now, educators aren’t always equipped to help students learn about mental health, recognize warning signs of mental health conditions, and know where to get help. We know that young people want more information about mental health. We also know that getting help early can make all the difference. To help close the knowledge gap, NAMI supports adding mental health literacy education to school curriculum requirements. That’s why NAMI partnered with experts at the University of Texas at Austin and University of Oregon to create FLARE by NAMI. FLARE by NAMI stands for Flexible Learning for Adolescent … Read more
New Bill Could Offer $200K Relief for Mental Health Workers
Laura Lovett | bhbusiness.com/ A bipartisan group of Congressional representatives has introduced a bill aimed at alleviating the behavioral health workforce shortage through a student loan repayment program. What is … Read more
Lose Weight with a Simple Habit: Repeat Meals
apa.org/ Sticking to the same meals and eating a consistent number of calories each day may help people lose more weight, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. … Read more
Programs Gain Powerful Boost with New SAMHSA Funding
samhsa.gov Friday, March 6, 2026 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced $69.1 million … Read more
Teen Aggression a Warning Sign of Faster Aging by Age 30
Joseph Allen, PhD | apa.org Washington — Teens who frequently lash out at others a warning sign of lasting physical health consequences later in life, according to research published by … Read more
Free 10-minute Programs Offers Promising Depression Support
Benjamin Kaveladze | medicalxpress.com A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of my team’s paper, published in Nature Human Behaviour. Many people believe that to … Read more
Mental Health App Privacy Risks: What You Should Know
Millions of people use mental health apps to track moods, journal emotions, manage anxiety, and support overall behavioral health. But a recent cybersecurity investigation suggests some popular mental health apps … Read more
Laughter Brings Uplifting Social Benefits
apa.org WASHINGTON — When you make a small mistake that doesn’t harm anyone else—such as tripping over a curb or misremembering a name—people will like you more if you can … Read more
Support Black Women’s Mental Health with Uplifting Actions
By Holly Corbett | forbes.com Black women are the most highly educated and have the highest labor force participation rates proportionately in the United States. They are more likely to … Read more
Behavioral Health Sees Promising Data Exchange Growth
By Christopher D. Carroll, M.Sc., SAMHSA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Thomas Keane, M.D., M.B.A., Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology | samhsa.gov Patients with … Read more
Schizophrenia PADs Safeguard Critical Care Decisions
By Elizabeth Millard | everydayhealth.com In the midst of a schizophrenia relapse, when psychotic symptoms return after a period of stability, you may experience issues like paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, confused … Read more
Olympic Pressure Inspires Meaningful Reflection
By Christine Brennan | usatoday.com MILAN — The comparisons were immediate, undeniable and haunting. When Ilia Malinin shockingly stumbled across the ice in his long program Friday night at the … Read more
NAMI Receives Generous $59M Gift from MacKenzie Scott
nami.org | Jan 30, 2026 Organization to convene Blue Ribbon Committee to guide thoughtful, long-term impact Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness today announced a $59 million … Read more
News from NAMI National
In the News – From NAMI National
- Managing the High Cost of Mental Health Care June 4, 2026
- Insights from NAMI on how employers can better support mental health in the workplace May 29, 2026
- Change from the Top: How Recyclers Can Support Employees Through Mental Health Concerns May 29, 2026
- Clayco Tackles ‘Burnout’ as Jobsite Safety Risk in New Initiative May 27, 2026
- Psychiatrist Reveals the 1 Phrase You Should Never Say to a Teen May 26, 2026
- Americans battle stress, loneliness in the digital age May 20, 2026
- Many people now trust AI with their feelings. And therapists want to talk about it May 7, 2026
NAMI Mental Health Research News
Mental Health Research News – From NAMI National
- Patient and Staff Experiences with Telehealth for Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department June 1, 2025
- Insurance Status and Mental Health Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic May 1, 2025
- Short- and Long-Term Impacts of Gun Violence on Mental Health April 1, 2025
- Mental Health Podcasts May Be Beneficial, but More Research is Needed March 1, 2025
- Factors Associated with Availability of Mobile Crisis Services February 1, 2025
- Using Digital Mental Health Tools in Populations with Serious Mental Illness January 1, 2025
American Psychology Association News
PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire
- Why is dating on the decline among young adults? May 26, 2026
- How to talk to your kids about extremism online May 23, 2026
- How to help children cope after shootings May 20, 2026
- How to leave a group chat (without the drama) May 18, 2026
- Antidepressants safe in pregnancy, no added risk of autism or ADHD in kids May 15, 2026
- Risk linked to antidepressant use fades after accounting for other risk factors, May 14, 2026
- Leaders need to stop pretending they can predict the future May 12, 2026