In a year of change, uncertainty, and upheaval, staying connected and being on top of your mental health is more important than ever. NAMI Iowa and our affiliates offer support groups for those seeking groups focused on mental health. Almost all of our state-wide affiliates have support groups, with both (virtual and in person options. more »
Read MoreIn light of health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, we have elected to hold our annual conference in a virtual format. The annual conference will be held on November 20th and is open to anyone! Our annual meeting, open to NAMI members will be held the following day, November 21st. We will be releasing a more »
Read MoreIf you have a mental health condition that limits your ability to perform routine daily tasks and keeps you from performing work to earn a living, you may qualify for disability benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA has two disability programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). more »
Read MoreEmily Nelson Hello! My name is Emily Nelson (she/her), and I’m working with NAMI Iowa this summer as their Communication and Events Intern. Although I’m originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, I’m a rising junior here in Des Moines at Drake University where I’m majoring in both Public Relations and Strategic Political Communications with a concentration more »
Read MoreNAMI.org 5/29/2020 The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health: “The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental more »
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