This lecture will focus on what we know currently on major depressive disorder, from its clinical manifestations to its epidemiology and risk factors. The heterogeneity of major depressive disorder ...

Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness each year. It’s important to measure how common mental illness is, so we can understand its physical, social and financial impact — and so ...

At NAMI, we believe in connection. With us, “you are not alone.” We’re a supportive community of people with shared experiences and challenges, offering understanding and belonging. Mental health ...

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As NAMI approaches its fiftieth anniversary as the nation’s largest grassroots mental health advocacy organization, NAMI’s Chief Development Officer is chatting with our Chief Innovation Officer, ...

Arlington, VA – NAMI is proud to announce the newest class of ten young adult leaders chosen to participate in the 2025 NAMI Next Gen initiative. These young adults showcase diverse experiences, ...

Nadiyah Fisher (she/her) is a visionary 24-year-old from Middletown, DE, with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is applying to medical school ...

In 2023, NAMI produced the Schizophrenia and Psychosis Lexicon Guide. In this episode, NAMI CEO Dan Gillison, Jr. is joined by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth to explore why the language we ...

Ernesto Isaac Lara (he/him) is a youth well-being activist, lived experience researcher, and peer support advocate on a mission to create a happier, healthier global community. Rooted in his healing ...

Anuj Gandhi (he/him) is a passionate 23-year-old hailing from Bartlett, IL, currently applying for his PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology. He currently works at the Institute for Juvenile Research ...

Srihitha Dasari (she/her) is a passionate 20-year-old health equity advocate from Georgia, studying Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Anthropology at MIT. Her journey into advocacy is shaped by ...

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