Millions of American's lives are impacted daily by mental health conditions. As a way to show support for these people, NAMI participates in several annual mental health awareness events.
Participating in a local or national NAMI event is a great way for you to help increase people's understanding of the complexity of mental illness. Through these events we can expel myths, educate the public and show support for the many people affect by mental health that are working to improve their lives.
MAY Mental Health Month During Mental Health Month, NAMI joins the mental health community to reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding of mental illness, increasing access to treatment and ensuring those whoa re struggling to know they are not alone. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 3rd-9th) NAMI joins communities around the country in raising awareness about the mental health needs of America's youngest citizens. It is a week to focus on children and youth living with mental illness and to come together to advocate for a full array of effective services and supports for children affected by mental illness.
JULY National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of the leading African American novelist and journalist, who also was a voice for individuals and families affected by mental illness. she died in 2006. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
SEPTEMBER Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and on September 10th, we observe World Suicide Prevention Day. It is a time to talk about issues relating to suicide prevention, promote resources and awareness, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm.
OCTOBER Mental Illness Awareness Week In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness, Since then, mental health advocates across the country have joined with others in their communities to sponsor activities, large or small, for public education about mental illness. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!