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What is Tardive Dyskinesia?
Do you or a family member take antipsychotic medication for a mental health condition? If so, you may want to familiarize yourself with Tardive Dyskinesia, a neurological condition that can develop as a result of long-term use of antipsychotic medications. -
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Mental Health Reform is a Law
The work of thousands of NAMI advocates has paid off. Congress heard NAMI’s voice through hundreds of thousands of phone calls, emails and tweets, and they answered. Now, more Americans will have access to the mental health care they need. -
Community Support Builds Better Lives
Connect 4 Mental Health encourages collaboration among the mental health community and other community-based organizations to implement quality programs and services. Each year, they give out Community Innovation Awards celebrating the achievements of four programs. Here are this year’s awardees. -
Tell Us How Your Health Insurance is (or isn’t!) Working for You
Despite some progress, NAMI’s new report shows that many people face unnecessary barriers to accessing needed mental health care. You can help us track progress—and help us advocate for better access to care—by taking this year’s survey.
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Washington Post Talks Mental Health Policy with NAMI
NAMI Senior Policy Advisor Ron Honberg talks mental health reform, the 2016 presidential candidates, and his hope for better future mental health care treatment. -
The Countdown is On: Time to Pass Mental Health in the Senate
With our grassroots power, NAMI got the House to bring mental health reform to a vote. Now we have to do it again—this time in the Senate. -
Happy Anniversary to the ADA!
It's been 26 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. NAMI is using this occasion to reflect on the ADA's victories and also remember all that we have left to do in order to achieve the law's ultimate vision. -
Tips for Adult Smokers with Mental Illness
Smokers with mental illness face many challenges when attempting to quit. Learn about those challenges—and how to overcome them—here. -
Keep The Fireworks Going
Call your member of Congress and urge him or her to vote yes and take a strong step toward better mental health care.
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NAMI Applauds Passage of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act
NAMI applauds the passage of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, in the House Energy & Commerce Committee.