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Mental Health Provisions in Obama Administration’s Proposals on Gun Violence
The Obama Administration issued a package of actions on Jan. 5, 2016 designed to reduce gun violence in America, three of which apply specifically to mental health care. -
NAMI in the News: Year in Review
In 2015, NAMI helped shape the national conversation on mental health across the country. Here is a look back at some of the articles where NAMI played a part. -
$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. -
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. -
Wearing Red and Green
An HIV-positive advocate reminds us about the need for mental health services. -
He’s a Kennedy, What Does He Have to Be Depressed About?
Learn about Patrick Kennedy's book, A Common Struggle, which showcases the history of both the mental health system as well as his own mental health journey. -
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. -
When We Listen and Engage, We Begin to See Change
A participant of the recent engagement meeting between advocates, scientific researchers and orginization founders talks about the goals of how NAMI intends to address the topic of engagement. -
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.