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Home | About NAMI| NAMI News | 2017

NAMI News

Dear Congress: Don’t Forget About Americans with Mental Illness

Mar 9 2017

Join NAMI's fight to protect mental health care coverage. Read NAMI's letter to Congress and learn why preserving Medicaid expansion is vital for millions of Americans with mental illness.

New Bill Puts Mental Health Coverage At Risk

Mar 8 2017

Congress just unveiled the American Health Care Act, which puts mental health coverage at risk. Take action now.

NAMI Ask The Doctor Replay Available

Feb 17 2017

Dr. Ross Greene's “Understanding and Helping Kids with Social, Emotional and Behavioral Challenges," recorded on Feb. 16th, is now available for replay!

Free Webinar on Mental Health Caregivers

Feb 8 2017

Listen to NAMI's free webinar on mental health caregivers from Feb. 14, 2017.

What's At Stake

Jan 26 2017

NAMI is at the frontlines of a national healthcare debate, fighting for every American’s right to quality mental health care.

2017 NAMI Board Elections and Bylaws Amendments - Open Call

Jan 17 2017

NAMI Board of Directors has opened the 2017-2018 Elections process

Mental Health Care for All? It's Your Call

Jan 13 2017

Join our national call-in day Tuesday, Jan. 17 to safeguard mental health.

Today NAMI released its federal policy priorities for the 2017 legislative year. As members of the 115^th Congress settle into their new offices on Capitol Hill, NAMI is prepared to welcome them with a clear agenda for improving our nation’s mental health system.