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Top Oscar Awards Connect to Mental Illness
The 85th Annual Academy Awards featured multiple winning films with links to the topic of mental health, including Silver Linings Playbook and Lincoln. -
The National Dialogue: NAMI Minnesota Talks with President Obama
Sue Abderholden, executive director of NAMI Minnesota, and others met with President Barack Obama this month to discuss how to improve mental health in the U.S. -
Fifty Years Ago, John F. Kennedy Called on Congress to Improve Mental Health
In a special message to Congress in 1963, President John F. Kennedy stated his wishes to improve the mental health system of the U.S. Today, President Barack Obama does the same. -
New Semester, New NAMI on Campus Clubs
As winter break ends and college classes start again, many students are realizing the importance of mental health and creating clubs to raise awareness and bring support. -
NAMI Statement: The President’s Mental Health Proposals
Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive director of NAMI issued the following statement about President Obama’s “Plan to Protect Children and Communities from Gun Violence,” released today. -
My Life Changing Experience with NAMI’s Family-to-Family
During the holiday season, you sometimes receive an unexpected gift from an unlikely source. -
The Fiscal Cliff: What Does It Mean for Americans with Mental Illness?
Some call it a fiscal cliff, others call it an obstacle course. Whatever term you choose, our nation is facing an economic crisis. -
Depression during the Holidays: Helping Family Members
If your family is as far-flung as mine, the holiday season may be one of the few times of the year you’ll see some relatives. -
Halloween Protests: Haunted Asylums and Mental Illness
Unfortunately, “Halloween Horrors” have already arrived. -
Building Awareness: Mental Illness’ Special Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 7-13.