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Time is Ticking on Early Psychosis
Similar to cancer, schizophrenia begins in stages (with psychosis developing early), and similar to cancer, providing care at the earliest possible stage produces the best results. But with psychosis, many people don’t seek help right away. -
Washington Post Talks Mental Health Policy with NAMI
NAMI Senior Policy Advisor Ron Honberg talks mental health reform, the 2016 presidential candidates, and his hope for better future mental health care treatment. -
Mental Health Parity: NAMI Tells Congress that Enforcement of Federal Law is Needed; NAMI Study Cited
NAMI is calling for legislation to ensure enforcement of the 2008 federal mental health insurance "parity" law and expanded coverage under the 2009 Affordable Care Act. -
A Presidential Candidate Steps Out with a Mental Health Agenda
This week the Clinton campaign released an extensive mental health agenda. NAMI applauds this initiative and hope that other politicians will follow suit. -
The Countdown is On: Time to Pass Mental Health in the Senate
With our grassroots power, NAMI got the House to bring mental health reform to a vote. Now we have to do it again—this time in the Senate. -
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Mental Health Care Reform:
NAMI applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for taking "a major step forward" to improve the lives of Americans living with mental illness. -
NAMI Applauds Passage of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act
NAMI applauds the passage of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, in the House Energy & Commerce Committee. -
NAMI Applauds Passage of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act
NAMI applauds the passage of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, in the House Energy & Commerce Committee. -
NAMI Warns Senate about Criminalization of Mental Illness; Supports Cornyn Bill
NAMI warned the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee that criminalization of people living with mental illness has reached "crisis proportions" and called for support of the Mental Health and Safe Communities Act. -
Congress Takes Historic Step Toward Mental Health Reform; NAMI Applauds Many Provisions
Congress moves forward with mental health reform legislation that focuses on the needs of NAMI's members as well as many people who are affected by mental health conditions.