[…] now, if you decide to transition out of service and into veteran status, your medication might not transfer with you. This is unacceptable. With an alarmingly high suicide rate of 22 veterans dying each day and countless others struggling, we simply cannot allow for delays in treatment, endless appeals or the risk of being […]
Every day 22 American Veterans die by suicide. Veterans in this country are disproportionately affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Nearly 1/3 of military personnel and Veterans experience symptoms of mental health conditions, yet do not seek treatment. Military and Veteran families also display high rates of stress and mental health symptoms, related to […]
[…] are: $49.8 million for the Primary-Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) program, which supports the co-location of services in behavioral health and primary care settings. $54.9 million for suicide prevention activities, including the Garrett Lee Smith state and campus grant programs. $49.9 million for new Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education) grants—a $10 […]
[…] Stroke Association National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable No Health without Mental Health (NHMH) OWL-The Voice of Women 40+ RetireSafe Salud USA Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America Suicide Awareness Voices of Education The AIDS Institute The American Orthopsychiatric Association The Arc of the United States The Veterans Health Council United Spinal Association US Pain […]
[…] by #mentalillness. Tell the Senate to pass S. 2680 now. www.nami.org/mhreform #MentalHealthReform will help the 60% of people with #mentalillness who received no health services last year. Suicide rates are at a 30 year high. #MentalHealthReform will help. Tell the Senate to pass S. 2680 now. www.nami.org/mhreform 50% of all #mentalillness begins by age […]
[…] psychiatry and addiction psychiatry and has, throughout his career, has advocated for the adoption of evidence-based practices such as integrated treatment for substance abuse and mental illness, suicide prevention, modern psychopharmacology, and trauma informed care as a way to maximize recovery on an individualized basis. Throughout his career, Dr. Hurst has served in a […]
[…] making college a critical time, especially as students transition away from their support systems. With one in five young adults living with a mental health condition and suicide ranking as the second leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds, it is vital to talk about mental health before students leave for […]
[…] have a long way to go. Our next president and vice president can help. Whether it’s in reference to criminalizing mental illness, access to health care or suicide rates, NAMI believes that mental health must be part of the national conversation during this election. After decades of marginalization, mental health care is being widely […]
NAMI applauds and celebrates the U.S. Senate’s passage of HR 34, the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that sets a foundation for improving mental health care for millions of Americans. With the Senate’s passage, HR 34 now goes to President Obama’s desk for final signature into law.
NAMI supports the recent nomination of Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz as Assistant Secretary for Mental Health & Substance Use in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is looking forward to working with her to improve access to care and ensure quality, effective services and supports for people with mental health and substance use conditions.
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