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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
Effective Support tools for Eating & Substance Use Disorders
Berlina Wallace-Berube, MACP, MEd, LPC, NCC, Senior Public Health Advisor, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment | samhsa.gov For a lot of Americans, eating disorders (EDs) and substance use disorders (SUDs) … Read more
Mental Health Crisis Care Improves with Family Support
24-7pressrelease.com 2024–2025 international comparison reveals major gaps in access, violence, and crisis‑response systems, strengthening calls for U.S. reforms that allow families to intervene during psychiatric emergencies. Families Rights Matter2 Releases … Read more
Mental Health Victory After Swift Policy Reversal
nami.org/ | Jan 15, 2026 Arlington, VA – After significant pushback by NAMI and a united mental health and substance use community, multiple sources confirmed late last night that the Administration will reverse … Read more
988 Lifeline Receives $231M Funding Opportunity
samhsa.gov/ Tuesday, January 13, 2026 The SAMHSA-funded 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline received more than 8 million contacts from help seekers in 2025 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services … Read more
The Trevor Project Receives Historic $45 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
Jaymes Black | thetrevorproject.org/ A message from Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns), CEO of The Trevor Project The Trevor Project is honored to announce that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a … Read more
AI Mental Health Tools Benefit from NAMI’s Safety Push
nami.org/ | Dec 16, 2025 | Partnering with Harvard-affiliated digital psychiatry researchers led by Dr. John Torous, the project will examine how AI tools perform when people seek help. Arlington, … Read more
Research Reveals Swearing has Uplifting Effects
apa.org/ | Swearing boosts performance by helping people feel focused, disinhibited, study finds. WASHINGTON — Letting out a swear word in a moment of frustration can feel good. Now, research … Read more
2025 Practitioner Pulse Survey Reports Interesting Findings
apa.org/ | Psychologists are increasingly adopting AI tools, but their concerns are also rising. Psychologists are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their practices, but their concerns about how … Read more
NAMI Poll Reveals Urgent Demand for Mental Health Action
nami.org | Dec 3, 2025 | Nearly one in five rate their mental health as poor, and large majorities oppose federal cuts to services, housing, Medicaid, and suicide prevention. Arlington, … Read more
Bold Investments in Female Athlete Support
By Doha Madani | nbcnews.com | The Kang Institute, announced last week, is committed to researching the major issues affecting women athletes today. With women’s soccer on track to become … Read more
Mental Health Clinics Gain Powerful Reach with CVN
sg.news.yahoo.com | CVN to deliver high-quality, accessible mental health services to American military family members on U.S. military bases in Japan and South Korea. Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a national … Read more
Not Alone Awards Celebrates NAMI’s Inspiring Work
nami.org | Nov 21, 2025 The Not Alone Pioneer Award celebrates NAMI’s ongoing mission to ensure no one faces mental health challenges alone. Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on … 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