NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
What it means
A US nonprofit mental-health organization that provides education, support, and advocacy through national, state, and local affiliates. It is not a government agency or clinical regulator.
Term details
Category: organization
Regional use: us
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
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