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Communities of Color Face Greater Challenges Finding Effective Therapy, National Survey Finds
The survey sought to better understand the impact of mood disorders, which include common mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and other kinds of depression. While racial disparities exist across all communities, our survey found that Hispanic and Asian American individuals are facing more significant struggles, including a lack of cultural competency among health care professionals. -
NAMI Honors Scientific Researchers at the Inspiring Hope Through Research Virtual Event
NAMI will celebrate researchers advancing treatment for mental illness at the Inspiring Hope Through Research virtual event on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The 2021 NAMI Scientific Award recipients are Dr. Gail Daumit, MHS, FACP, and Dr. A. Eden Evins, MPH, who will present their findings during the event, which is free and open to the public. -
Regulatory Comments to CMS Administrator on Medicare & Treatment Innovation
Regulatory comments to CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure on the proposed rule updating Medicare payment and refining policies under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). -
Supporting Adolescent Mental Health During a Pandemic and Back to School
Nearly all adolescents have been affected by the pandemic, but certain groups are at a higher risk for mental health conditions. -
New Research on Navigating Digital Tools for Mental Health Services
NAMI conducted a national survey from April 9 to May 21, 2020 and received nearly 500 responses providing feedback about online resource search tools for mental health services. The study aimed to identify what people who are currently seeking mental health treatment and supportive services need and how to improve the process for finding accurate and reliable information. -
Using Lived Experience to Adapt Mental Health Language
By using the language of people with lived experience, we can create a more person-centered approach to the way we all talk about mental health. -
Letter to Senate Committee Leadership on Gun Violence Research
Letter to Senate Appropriations leadership, requesting $50M in funding shared evenly between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health to conduct public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention. -
Letter to Congressional Bill Sponsors on COVID-19 Research and Treatment Innovation
Letter to Representatives Tonko and Katko, expressing support for the reintroduction of H.R. 6645, the “COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act,” which directs HHS to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of COVID-19. -
NAMI Seeks Participants for Survey on Lived Experience of Borderline Personality Disorder
NAMI is conducting a Virtual Advisory Panel — an online platform for participants to anonymously answer a survey on how Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) affects their life, work and relationships.