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“Our path forward may shift with the landscape, but our destination remains unchanged.” – @DanGillison, CEO, NAMI As mental health needs grow, NAMI is leaning in—with a bold plan and a shared commitment to change lives. Read the full statement from our CEO:…

When you round up your @Macys purchase, you help more than you know. Every donation at Macy’s through September 14 supports families and communities with tools for resilience, emotional learning, and literacy. Together with @RIFWEB and Macy’s, we’re helping young people thrive.…

Show our community how you beat the summer heat — and care for your mental health. Simply record a video of your favorite seasonal activity and upload it to the Summer of Self-Care video album so we can share it with others! Start here: bit.ly/4f3e9Ys…

Today we're shining a light on #WorldBrainDay. Your brain is the center of your emotions, thoughts, and well-being, and the things that are good for your body are often also good for your brain. What are some of your favorite ways to take care of your brain? 🧠💙
Make space. Share your story. Join the movement. nami.org/bebemoore #ConversationsThatHeal #BIPOCMentalHealth

Stress. Distress. Trauma. We hear these words all the time—but what do they actually do to our brains? On July 24, join NAMI for a conversation with Dr. Bruce Perry on how our brains respond to stress—and what that means for healing. 🕓 4–5:30 PM ET 🔗 Register:…

How do you start mental health conversations in your community? #MentalHealthMonday
The conversation continues on Be Podcast's Transformative Principal with host Jethro Jones. Featuring #RIF's Dr. Erin Bailey & @NAMICommunicate's Barb Solish, this podcast shares how @Macys supports books & mental health resources to children. Listen now: transformativeprincipal.org/s13/668
“We’ve always been here… So mental health is ours, too.” – @DrJudithJoseph New Hope Starts With Us podcast with @DanGillison + @drjacobs33 bit.ly/3IPJUYJ #HopeStartsWithUs #MinorityMentalHealth #CHEA

ADHD is underdiagnosed in Black women due to stigma and bias. Our Director of Mental Health Equity Innovation shares her story with @HealthyWomen and how #CHEA is working to change that. 🔗 healthywomen.org/condition/adhd… #ADHD #BlackMentalHealth #HealthEquity #Neurodiversity #NAMI
“The water has always been a refuge for my mind and body.” – Tori Lackey 🏊♀️ Tori swam 28.5 miles around Manhattan and raised over $10K for mental health. You don’t have to swim 28.5 miles — just do it your way. 👉 doityourway.nami.org #DoItYourWayNAMI #StigmaFree…

Break the stigma. Build connection. Be part of the conversation. nami.org/bebemoore #ConversationsThatHeal #BIPOCMentalHealth

Caregiving doesn’t end when the cameras stop rolling. If Caregiving on @PBS moved you, keep the conversation going. Visit wellbeings.org/share-your-sto… to tell your story and connect with others. 📺Watch the film: pbs.org/show/caregivin… 💬 #CaregivingPBS #ShareYourCaregivingStory…
Even when words feel hard to find, the message is clear: 🫵➡️🙅♂️❌🧍You Are Not Alone. #WorldEmojiDay

What happens to the brain when life feels overwhelming? Join NAMI on July 24 (4–5:30 PM ET) for a special Ask the Expert with Dr. Bruce Perry, co-author of "What Happened to You?" with Oprah Winfrey. Learn how stress and trauma shape how we think, feel, and grow. 🔗 Register:…

How have portrayals of mental illness evolved since One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest—which turns 50 this year? 🎬 NAMI CMO Dr. Ken Duckworth shares with @NPR: “The meta message that you could be punished… isn’t a great message for help-seeking.” 🔗 n.pr/44YnnAE…
Starting today, 988 no longer offers its LGBTQ+ youth & young adult line (“Press 3”). We’re deeply disappointed. To LGBTQ+ youth: We see you. You matter. Still need support? 📞Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 💻Chat/Text: thetrevorproject.org/Get-Help 🤝Trans Lifeline:…




Save this post when back to school prep begins — you’ll thank yourself for remembering these mental health tips for you and your child. From wellness routines to conversation starters—NAMI has you covered. nami.org/BackToSchool

You never know what someone’s carrying behind the scenes. Let’s make kindness our default—online, in line, in class, at work, everywhere.

Happy 3rd Anniversary, @988Lifeline! Since launching, 988 has helped millions reach trained crisis counselors—but there is more work to do. See how state policymakers are working to reimagine our mental health crisis response system in our new brief: Trends in 988 and Reimagine…

Let's start creating sacred spaces for mental health conversations in our community. That's why we developed Compartiendo Esperanza, a free and accessible safe space for mental health support, generational wisdom, and communal healing for the Hispanic/Latin American community.…