In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first full week of October to celebrate.

MIAW has become a NAMI tradition. It presents an opportunity to all NAMI state organizations and affiliates across the country to work together in communities to achieve the NAMI mission through outreach, education and advocacy.The National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding is Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. 


NAMI wich stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness is a grass roots organization with affiliates across this country and in many more countries around the world. We have a wonderful affiliate for Colorado and I am especially thankful for Arapahoe/Douglas NAMI. The Family to Family class has made a world of difference for me and my family.  If you or a loved one suffers from mental illness, please find out more by going to NAMI.org 

In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first full week of October to celebrate.

MIAW has become a NAMI tradition. It presents an opportunity to all NAMI state organizations and affiliates across the country to work together in communities to achieve the NAMI mission through outreach, education and advocacy.