Building awareness around 988 Day
Ahead of September 8, NAMI is highlighting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the message that people can reach out for support before a situation becomes a crisis.
Read NAMI’s 988 Day update ↗National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | The René Effect
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ADVOCACY
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
A grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives through support, education, advocacy, and public awareness for people affected by mental illness and their families.
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What their work supports
Mental health education and support
Advocacy and public awareness
Community resources through state and local affiliates
WHY IT CONNECTS TO AURA RENÉ
Meaning can be deeply personal
Jewelry often marks recovery, remembrance, encouragement, or a promise to keep going. NAMI gives shoppers a way to connect that personal meaning with mental health support and advocacy.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
What they’re doing now
Expanding work on AI and mental health
NAMI expanded its partnership with digital mental-health researcher Dr. John Torous to help people navigate AI tools with greater attention to safety, trust, transparency, and accountability.
Read the announcement ↗New clinical leadership
NAMI named Dr. Christine Crawford chief medical officer as the organization continues strengthening its public mental-health education and clinical voice.
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If you or someone you know needs immediate crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988.
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