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$400 Million Boost In Budget for Mental Health
The House and Senate passed and the President signed the $1.1 trillion 2016 budget bill (HR 2029) late last Friday, Dec. 18. Learn more about what this exctiting new bill includes about mental health research and services. -
NAMI Applauds Agreement on the 2016 Budget Bill
Mary Giliberti, executive director of the NAMI issued the following statement praising the House and Senate for their work in reaching agreement on the federal budget bill for 2016. -
A Holiday Gift From the Senate
Late last week, the U.S. Senate passed a bill (S.993) reauthorizing and expanding the Mentally Ill Offender and Treatment Crime Reduction Act (MIOTCRA). -
States Continue to Cut Mental Health Funding, but You Can Take a Stand
Five mental health bills stood out to NAMI, and you have a role to make them a reality across the country. -
Mental Health Report: Good News, Bad News in State Mental Health Legislation Passed in 2015; NAMI Applauds Minnesota, New York and Virginia as Reform Leaders; Congress Slow to Act
NAMI’s third annual report on state legislation that took place across the country in 2015 found lots of good news, but unfortunately some bad news as well. -
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. -
Think Global, Act Local
For World Mental Health Day, learn about the goals of the World Health Orginization and how mental health is becoming a global priority. -
Join Us for Hill Day 2015!
Advocates are speaking with Senators and Representatives today about mental health reform. Even if you aren't in D.C., you can still make sure our message is heard! -
Two Major Mental Health Bills Introduced in US Senate
Last week, the U.S. Senate adjourned for its August recess but not before introducing two major mental health bills. -
More Money for Research and No Major Cuts To Mental Health Programs In Budget Bills
This week the House and Senate Appropriations Committees passed overall good spending bills for mental health for 2016.