SMI Adviser is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The APA works closely on this project with a team of experts from 30 other mental health organizations. This team includes individuals, families, clinical experts, peers, and policy makers – all working to create access to the best resources on serious mental illness (SMI).
Learn MoreWhen it comes to serious mental illness (SMI) it is crucial to find information you can trust.
SMI Adviser offers researched, vetted and verified guidance to the best resources on SMI.
Our national experts answer questions directly from mental health clinicians. Our education catalog provides access to in-depth mental health courses. And our online Knowledge Base is a searchable guide to answers on SMI, clinical resources, mental health fact sheets, and more.
has a serious mental illness (SMI) in a given year
That adds up to 10.4 million people, or 4.2% of U.S. adults 18 or older.
SMI Adviser has a simple mission. To advance the use of a person-centered approach to care for people who have serious mental illness (SMI).
How do we do that? We offer a clinical support system that mental health clinicians can trust. Access an array of evidence-based education, resources, and answers from our team of mental health experts.
This leads to better care so people with SMI can live better lives.