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Black Mental Health and the Importance of 988 Legislation
"The intersectionality of racism, mental health, law enforcement, homelessness and often self-medication via illicit drug use has decimated the Black community." -
Letter to Congressional Bill Sponsors on Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Letter to Representatives Napolitano and Katko, expressing support for the Mental Health Services for Students Act, which would provide $200M in competitive grants through SAMHSA’s Project AWARE for U.S. public schools to partner with local mental health professionals to establish on-site services. -
Black History Month: Writing This Triggers My Anxiety
"I only recently started speaking out about generational trauma, racism and being Black in America because…the anxiety and fear can be too much." -
Letter to CMS Administrator on Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Medicaid
Letter to CMS Acting Administrator Richter, urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to work directly with states and stakeholders to update the Medicaid School Health Technical Assistance Guide and Administrative Claiming Guide. -
Letter to Congressional Leadership on COVID-19 & Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Letter to Congressional Leadership, urge inclusion of an additional $16 million to expand the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to all states, D.C., and the territories. -
What Black History Month Means to Me
"I would like to be respected for my strength and tenacity in moving forward and progressing in a way that I choose." -
Talking to Your Kids About Psychiatric Medications
Whether or not to take psychiatric medication is a huge decision. Here is an expert's advice on how parents can approach that conversation with their child. -
Statement on the Killing of Daniel Prude
NAMI today released a statement on the killing of Daniel Prude from its CEO, Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. -
What Happens When Your Child’s School Reports Suicidal Ideation
If your child experiences suicidal ideation at school, you probably have questions. Here are some answers from a licensed professional school counselor.