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Home | About NAMI| NAMI News | 2015

NAMI News

NAMI Awards Major Research Grants in Serious Mental Illness

Oct 15 2015

NAMI will be giving five-year grants to promote research in serious mental illness in two of the nation’s leading university departments of psychiatry.

Act Now to Advance First Episode Psychosis Programs

Oct 14 2015

NAMI and NIMH are collaborating on Capitol HIll briefting announcing the official results from a multi-year study on First Episode Psychosis (FEP) programs.

Join Us for Hill Day 2015!

Oct 6 2015

Advocates are speaking with Senators and Representatives today about mental health reform. Even if you aren't in D.C., you can still make sure our message is heard!

One Conversation Counts: NAMI Offers Resources to Help for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Oct 6 2015

To honor the recent National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, NAMI offers resources that can equip everyone to hold a conversation with a friend or loved one who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.

Keep Up the Push for Mental Health Reform

Sep 8 2015

Help us in our efforts to urge Congress to reform mental health care.

The Oklahoma Tragedy: NAMI Statement

Aug 24 2015

"NAMI extends its condolences to Mark Costello's family. We share the sadness of all those in the community who loved and respected him.

Act Now to Reduce Incarceration of People with Mental Illness

Aug 24 2015

Please help us support The Mental Health and Safe Communities Act introduced by Senator John Coryn.

Two Major Mental Health Bills Introduced in US Senate

Aug 10 2015

Last week, the U.S. Senate adjourned for its August recess but not before introducing two major mental health bills.

NAMI Applauds U.S. Senator Cornyn's Bill to Reduce Incarceration of People with Mental Illness

Aug 6 2015

This morning, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the "Mental Health and Safe Communities Act," a bill designed to prevent unnecessary incarceration of people with mental illness and enhance treatment and services for individuals while they are in correctional facilities and following release.

NAMI Elects Marilyn Ricci of Connecticut as National Board President; New Board Members Are From California, Ohio

Jul 23 2015

The Board of Directors of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has elected Marilyn Ricci of Connecticut as president of the national organization's board of directors.

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