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Unfair & Unequal Coverage Significantly Affects Access to Mental Health Care, Finds New Report
Throughout NAMI’s 45-year history, mental health parity has been a top priority. Parity means covering mental health and addiction care at the same level as other health care. Despite laws requiring mental health parity in many health plans, a landmark report released today by the nonprofit research institute RTI International, Behavioral Health Parity – Pervasive […] -
Suicide Is On The Rise For Young Americans, With No Clear Answers
In December 2021, the US surgeon general issued a rare public health advisory on the rising number of youth attempting suicide, singling out social media and the pandemic, which had “exacerbated the unprecedented stresses young people already faced”. The Covid pandemic could be a contributing factor, says Dr Christine Crawford, a psychiatrist and associate medical director […] -
Patterns of Youth Media Use and Psychotic Experiences in Young Adulthood
In a study following 1,200 Canadian youth from age 5 months to 23 years, researchers investigated whether patterns of media use – television, video games, computers, and reading – were associated with psychotic experiences in young adulthood.
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NAMI Celebrates Finalization of FY 2024 Federal Spending Bills, Preservation of Mental Health Funding
In the midst of a mental health crisis, NAMI continues to track federal funding and advocate for more resources from the federal government to help people affected by mental health conditions. -
NAMI Statement on FCC Action to Improve 988 Call Routing
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski. -
NAMI Leads 40+ National Organizations to Urge Immediate Improvements to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
NAMI applauds the FCC for taking steps to ensure 988 help seekers get connected to their local call centers Arlington, VA — Yesterday, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) led a group of over 40 national organizations in urging leadership at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human […] -
NAMI Releases Issue Brief Exploring Trends in Mental Health and Criminal Justice State Policy
People with mental illness are disproportionately represented in our nation’s criminal justice system. About two in five people who are incarcerated have a history of mental illness. NAMI’s Trends in Mental Health and Criminal Justice State Policy [insert link] shows how state policymakers and advocates can address this problem through effective legislation. -
Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Treatment with Clozapine
Despite the efficacy of the antipsychotic clozapine in treating schizophrenia, research suggests that its use is somewhat limited. This study investigates the role of demographic factors in this discrepancy.
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NAMI Ask The Expert: How Employment Supports Mental Health Recovery
This webinar is focused on the important role that employment plays in recovery and how interventions such as IPS can make a difference for people living with mental health conditions. -
Types of Jail-Based Mental Health Providers and Service Engagement after Re-Entry
After incarceration, it can be extremely difficult for people to stay connected to mental health services. A new study explores how different types of jail-based mental health providers may affect service engagement following release.