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Creativity can change lives 🎨 We’re launching our campaign for National Live Creative Day (Sept 14) by celebrating the amazing people who are using their passions to support mental health through NAMI Do-It-Your-Way. - Liz organized a lacrosse game. - Vibe Dance Academy hosted a dance workshop. - Steve brought people together for a “Roll Your Own Sushi” night. Whether you dance, cook, paint, or play sports— you can fundraise for mental health your way. Start your own DIYW fundraiser today: doityourway.nami.org 🥍 💃 🍣 #LiveCreativeDay #NAMI #FundraiseYourWay #DoItYourWay #MentalHealthAwarene

🌎 Today is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. And at NAMI, we’re honoring the day with a must-hear episode of Hope Starts With Us. In it, Stephanie Robertson and Mechelle Negrete reflect on: Mental health advocacy within Native communities Barriers to care and systemic inequities The power of listening, visibility, and cultural connection 🎧 Tune in: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/46P3fDI #HopeStartsWithUs #IndigenousPeoplesDay #MentalHealthEquity #RepresentationMatters #CHEA

We are so grateful to Kyle Richards and her family for choosing to play for NAMI on Celebrity Family Feud this week. Their generosity and advocacy helped shine a national spotlight on the importance of mental health—and reminded viewers everywhere that support is available. Thank you to the Richards family and ABC for this incredible opportunity to amplify NAMI’s mission. #CelebrityFamilyFeud #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

NAMI National’s Governement Relations team wrapped a great week exhibiting at the National Conference of State Legislatures Annual Summit – the largest bipartisan gathering of state legislators and staffers. It was an amazing opportunity to engage with policymakers about improving mental health systems across the country. #NCSLSummit

August is #NationalWellnessMonth! Follow NAMI to learn tips and recommendations for taking care of your wellness in different areas in life. With distressing events happening in the world and dominating headlines, taking care of your #DigitalWellness has never been more important - especially with how much we all rely on our cell phones to stay connected. Share this post so that those who might need this advice can learn some practical tips (and maybe after, set your phone aside and take a walk to give your brain some rest 😴🧠)

We’re honored to welcome Da'Vinchi as a NAMI Ambassador! Known for his powerful TV roles on screen (“BMF”/ “All American”), Da’Vinchi is just as passionate about what he does off screen—using his voice to advocate for mental health, especially in communities that are too often left out of the conversation. He says mental health advocacy is his calling, not just a cause. He’s not an actor who advocates—he’s an advocate who happens to act. From joining former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on an HBCU tour focused on mental wellness, to sharing his story at ABFF’s Reel Healing panel, Da’Vinchi is committed to opening up honest dialogue about mental health, stigma, and healing. NAMI is grateful to have him stand with us—and with the millions of people who live with mental health conditions—as we push for greater awareness, access, and hope. Please join us in welcoming him to the NAMI community! Together, we’re changing the conversation around mental health. #MentalHealthAwareness #NAMIambassador

In recognition of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Stephanie Robertson, NAMI’s Director of Mental Health Equity Innovation, sits down with Mechelle Negrete, Manager of American Indian Mental Health Community Outreach, for a powerful conversation on culture, healing, and hope. They talk about: - Their personal journeys with mental health - Barriers to care in American Indian communities - What change could look like when care is culturally responsive This episode is both a reflection and a call to action. 🎧 Listen now: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/45ooaLg #HopeStartsWithUs #IndigenousMentalHealth #MentalHealthEquity #RepresentationMatters #CHEA #YouAreNotAlone

🕊️ Faith and mental health, united. At Pathways to Hope, we’re inviting faith leaders, congregants, mental health professionals, and advocates to come together and explore how we can care for one another across traditions, backgrounds, and beliefs. Let’s connect, uplift each other, and create stigma-free communities where people feel seen, heard, and supported. 📍 Attend virtually or find a local gathering 📅 Aug. 22–23, 2025 🔗 Register now: nami.org/pathwaystohope

What’s next for Medicaid—and how can we protect access to mental health care? In this essential episode of Hope Starts With Us, Hannah Wesolowski, Chief Advocacy Officer, and Jennifer Snow, National Director of Government Relations and Policy, break down: - What’s in the latest federal budget bill - What it means for people with mental health conditions - How to take action right now at nami.org/medicaid NAMI advocates have already submitted thousands of stories and messages to Congress. Let’s keep pushing forward. Catch up before the next episode drops: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gkX7FrJ9

What does it look like when young advocates come together to talk literacy and mental health? You’ll see it in our behind the scenes photos capturing our back to school campaign with Macy's. We’re proud to team up with Reading Is Fundamental and Macys to spotlight the voices of students and young leaders who are changing the conversation. Support this effort by rounding up your purchase and learning more at nami.org/MissionEveryOne.