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Posted on May 5, 2026 This Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, the “Seize the Awkward” campaign encourages teens and young adults to start conversations with friends who may be struggling New York – The “Seize the Awkward” campaign, a partnership between the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Ad Council, today announced new public service advertisements (PSAs) encouraging teens and young adults to check in with their friends. Ad Council research finds that teens and young adults crave connection and emotional support, but many struggle to express that need – which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. The new PSAs, “Let’s Be Real,” show that small, intentional moments of connection can … Read more
HHS Launches MAHA Action Plan to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced efforts to curb psychiatric overprescribing at a MAHA Institute summit on mental health and overmedicalization. As the closing speaker, HHS … Read more
New National Collaborative Aims to Improve Our National Response to People in Mental Health Crisis
May 12, 2026 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Health Management Associates (HMA) Launch the National Collaborative for Crisis Systems Innovation Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental … Read more
The Big Brother Behind Adam Sandler
By The Foundation for a Better Life | passiton.com Photo credit: The Foundation for a Better Life All of us start somewhere. For Adam Sandler, the confidence to stand up … Read more
Insurance Appeals Offer Path to Denied Care
By Sonya Collins | Medically Reviewed by Sarah Goodell | webmd.com | Apr, 21 2026 When someone you love is living with severe, recurrent depression, finding a treatment that might finally … Read more
Marriage Strain From RA can ease with Honest Talks
By Carmen Chai | everydayhealth.com Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects more than your joints and mobility. The impact of the chronic autoimmune disorder can be profound, reshaping daily routines and the emotional … Read more
My Hopeful Experience With Accelerated TMS
By Barb Solish | nami.org | Apr 1, 2026 I’ve experienced anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember. Definitely since I was a teenager, likely much earlier. … Read more
Jail Diversion Offers New Path to Mental Health Care
By Josh McGhee | mindsitenews.org The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is advocating for state laws to divert people with mental illness from jail and into treatment, highlighting Florida’s … Read more
Science Finds Powerful Benefits in Boring Conversations
By Elizabeth Trinh | apa.org Washington — Science shows the small talk you try to avoid because you think it will be boring may actually be more enjoyable than you think, … Read more
Stress at Work Sparks Hopeful Calls for More Resources
nami.org | Mar 17, 2026 Only about one in four managers has adequate training to support mental health conversations in the workplace Arlington, VA — Employees are seeking more mental health … Read more
New Bill Could Offer $200K Relief for Mental Health Workers
Laura Lovett | bhbusiness.com/ A bipartisan group of Congressional representatives has introduced a bill aimed at alleviating the behavioral health workforce shortage through a student loan repayment program. What is … Read more
Lose Weight with a Simple Habit: Repeat Meals
apa.org/ Sticking to the same meals and eating a consistent number of calories each day may help people lose more weight, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. … Read more
News from NAMI National
In the News – From NAMI National
- Many people now trust AI with their feelings. And therapists want to talk about it May 7, 2026
- Dr. Christine Crawford highlights youth mental health on NBC Daily News May 5, 2026
- A broad approach to suicide prevention helped a farmer in need. Here’s how it went beyond crisis hotlines. April 28, 2026
- Trump Administration to Revive Axed 988 Line for LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis April 24, 2026
- Suicide rates have declined since the launch of 988 suicide hotline, study finds April 24, 2026
- Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of National Hotline April 22, 2026
- Fighting Insurance Denials for Depression Care April 21, 2026
NAMI Mental Health Research News
Mental Health Research News – From NAMI National
- Patient and Staff Experiences with Telehealth for Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department June 1, 2025
- Insurance Status and Mental Health Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic May 1, 2025
- Short- and Long-Term Impacts of Gun Violence on Mental Health April 1, 2025
- Mental Health Podcasts May Be Beneficial, but More Research is Needed March 1, 2025
- Factors Associated with Availability of Mobile Crisis Services February 1, 2025
- Using Digital Mental Health Tools in Populations with Serious Mental Illness January 1, 2025
American Psychology Association News
PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire
- A broad approach to suicide prevention helped a farmer in need April 28, 2026
- Meet the viral woman 'reparenting' herself April 28, 2026
- 25% of Gen Z women think they must choose between love and career April 27, 2026
- The FTC is ramping up to target transgender rights April 24, 2026
- FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health April 24, 2026
- Does your teen give you the 'Gen Z stare'? April 23, 2026
- To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection April 19, 2026