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On Inauguration Day, NAMI Calls for Addressing Mental Health: the Silent Epidemic within the Pandemic
As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration today. NAMI looks forward to working with the new administration to build better lives for the millions of people in our country who are affected by mental illness. -
Federal Judge Helps Protect People on Medicaid
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. -
Can Stigma Prevent Employment?
People living with mental illness are typically held responsible and blamed for their behavior and symptoms. Simultaneously, they are perceived as unable to make decisions for themselves. This causes people with mental health conditions to be perceived as “unsuitable” for the workforce. -
Work is Recovery
Programs like Individual Placement and Support can help people with mental illness find and keep meaningful jobs, supporting their mental health recovery. Learn more about these valuable programs here.