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How Solitary Confinement Contributes to the Mental Health Crisis
Those with mental illness are overrepresented in solitary confinement, despite the vulnerability and threats to the mental health of those incarcerated. -
All People Deserve Quality Care, Including Those Who Are Incarcerated
Even though jails function as a hidden part of our health systems, they are not held to the same standard of quality care that we expect from health providers. -
NAMI Calls for Increased Mental Health Funding in House Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today testified in front of the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee during its Fiscal Year 2023 Public Witness Day, urging Congress to continue its bipartisan support for mental health funding. -
How You Can #Act4MentalHealth During the Next Legislative Session
Now is the perfect time to start getting ready to put mental health on the legislative agenda. -
NAMI Celebrates Wins for Mental Health in COVID Relief and FY 2021 Federal Budget
"Mental health is a crisis within the COVID-19 pandemic and will have long-lasting effects that cannot be ignored. Continued investment now and in the future is essential for addressing the increased need of people struggling with mental health conditions." -
NAMI Releases Report on State Mental Health Legislation
NAMI's report analyzes standout pieces of 2019 legislation from the 50 states and Washington, DC, explains key trends in state mental health policy and offers lessons from NAMI State Organization leaders who played an important role in shaping some of these policies. -
Impacting Mental Health Resources with Your Vote
"So much about mental health is shaped by laws and policies developed by elected officials." -
The People We Elect Affect Our Mental Health Care
"During a tumultuous time, it’s still possible for everyday people to make a difference."