NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness
WEBWe'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. 4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300. Arlington, VA 22203 US. 703-524-7600. 703-524-7600. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention
WEBNational Hotline For Mental Health Crises And Suicide Prevention Where We Stand NAMI believes that public policies and practices should promote access to care for people with mental health conditions. NAMI supports a nation-wide toll-free hotline that can adequately respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Why We Care Mental health crises and suicides can […]
Support Groups - NAMI
WEBNAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. Many support groups are virtual and attendance is open to everyone across the country. Find the NAMI Family Support Group nearest you.
WEBication Assisted Treatment (MAT)Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the trea. ment of substance use disorders. A combination of medication and behavioral therapies is effective in the treatment of substance use disorders and can help. Naltrexone. Tablet: 50 mg.
Types of Mental Health Professionals - NAMI
WEBCounselors, Clinicians, Therapists. These masters-level health care professionals are trained to evaluate a person’s mental health and use therapeutic techniques based on specific training programs. They operate under a variety of job titles—including counselor, clinician, therapist or something else—based on the treatment setting.
Warning Signs and Symptoms - NAMI
WEBProlonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger. Avoiding friends and social activities. Difficulties understanding or relating to other people. Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy. Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite. Changes in sex drive.
How to Help Yourself and Others with Suicidal Ideation
WEBDec 14, 2022 · If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988 or using chat services at 988lifeline.org to connect to a trained crisis counselor. You can also get crisis text support via the Crisis Text ...
Dissociative Disorders - NAMI
WEBDissociative Disorders. Dissociative disorders are characterized by an involuntary escape from reality characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness and memory. People from all age groups and racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds can experience a dissociative disorder. Up to 75% of people experience at least ...
Mental Health By the Numbers | NAMI
WEBMillions of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021 (57.8 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults. 5.5% of U.S. adults experienced serious mental illness in 2021 ...
Teen & Young Adult HelpLine - NAMI
WEBNAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine. Available Monday Through Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM ET. Mental health starts here. NAMI is proud to introduce the Teen and Young Adult (TYA) HelpLine: A free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults. Our T&YA Specialists are young people ...