I’m the kid who pestered my parents and teachers by always asking “why?” By the time I finished college, I was fascinated by psychosis, but I found that there were very few books about the topic. The books that were available talked about illnesses, dopamine, genetics, me...
The Public Policy Platform and resolutions, formally approved by the NAMI Board of Directors, provide direction and guidance to the NAMI Alliance on a wide range of policy issues.
U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ruled for the second time against taking Medicaid coverage away from people who do not meet work requirements.
Members at Vincent House When Elliott and Dianne Steele’s daughter was diagnosed with a mental illness in the 1990s, they found themselves trying to navigate their way through what they believed to be a flawed mental health care system. “The system was broken for menta...
Psychosis is characterized as disruptions to a person’s thoughts and perceptions that make it difficult for them to recognize what is real and what isn’t.
While millions of Americans who suffer from once crippling brain disorders are experiencing new found freedom and independence as a result of remarkable breakthrough medications, the majority are still imprisoned by stigma and discrimination resulting from imperfect laws and...
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today called for immediate and full passage of S2165, which would amend the Massachusetts insurance laws so that mental illness is covered in the same way as other biologically based diseases.
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill today honored 52 psychiatrists with its 2000 NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrists Award during the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in Chicago.
For someone with a mental health condition, the basic necessity of a stable home can be hard to come by. The lack of safe and affordable housing is one of the most powerful barriers to recovery.
Finding a mental health professional that works well with you isn't always easy. Here are some ideas to help you pick the right one.
When someone has a mental health condition, support from family can make a big difference. However, it may be hard for us to know what approach is best.
When to worry and how to respond if your child is struggling.
NAMI supports limiting medical license application questions about mental health to only those necessary and relevant to assess an individual’s current ability to practice medicine safely and competently.