10/05/2026
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. Their Alliance includes more than 650 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in our communities to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.
Mental Illness Awareness Week begins today. 💚
This year, we’re exploring how science and lived experience work together to deepen our understanding of mental illness and create better pathways to care.
Research helps us understand mental health conditions, but the experiences of people living with mental illness — and the families and communities alongside them — help give that research meaning. When people share their stories, they can challenge stigma, identify gaps, and help shape what comes next.
Throughout , we’ll share stories, resources, and information that show how we can turn science into hope.
Visit NAMI.org/miaw to learn more.
