[…] only FDA approved anti- psychotic for treatment resistant schizophrenia. After two failed trials, it's the only anti -psychotic that has been shown to reduce the outcome of suicide. It does have medical complexity, but it is the best anti -psychotic and frequently difficult to administer. You've been able to navigate that is a remarkable. […]
[…] December 14th is we're working our problem. 988 was a NAMI triumph of the policy team. We brought a lot of people together to have a three-digit suicide prevention lifeline, this is an extension of that. Jails high risk places for suicide pretrial detention. How do we expand the continuum of crisis care in […]
[…] date ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ( aap p.org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. A help line and other resources are also available through the […]
[…] for people. (00:21:37): We see this in rates of overdose death that are extremely high as people come home. And we see this as people die by suicide. Again, extremely high, just horrible, just so much pressure that people are facing. And so, it's a very delicate time for people. There are a lot […]
[…] An APA and SAMHSA Initiative • Lower rates of hospitalization, and shorter hospital stays • Reduced side effects, such as tremors or shaking • Lower incidence of suicide and suicidal feelings • Improvement in quality of life and social functioning • Reduced caregiver stress and worry These are significant, and you’ve probably also noticed […]
[…] S tate In 2020, the Federal Communications Commission and Congress acted to make 988 the universal, three - digit number for mental health cris e s and suicide prevention , routed through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . While 988 will "go - live" nationwide by July 2022, it is up to our […]
Where We Stand: NAMI believes that public policy should be guided by credible, evidence -based research. NAMI supports funding for research to understand the causes and effects of gun violence in the U.S., including self-directed violence, and opposes restrictions on gun violence research. Why We Care: When tragic acts of gun violence occur, people with […]
[…] people with mental health conditions. NAMI supports the development and expansion of mental health crisis response systems in every community. Why We Care: Mental health treatment and suicide prevention are critical health care issues for our country. Yet, when someone experiences a mental health crisis, they are often more likely to interact with a […]
[…] each year. 1 in 25 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10 -34. *(National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2019) Mental Illness in the U.S •Afford people with […]
[…] • FMAP Increase • Medicaid Reentry Act • Emergency Rental Assistance • Provider Relief Fund • Telehealth Flexibilities 9 - 8 - 8 Legislation • N ational Suicide Hotline Designation Act • Designate 9 - 8 - 8 the nationwide number for a suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline • Passed the Senate […]
NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).
