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NAMI’s Statement On Recent Racist Incidents And Mental Health Resources For African Americans
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health. -
Helping Others Through Catastrophic Stress
For people with serious medical conditions—like diabetes, high blood pressure or mental illness—disasters like Hurricane Harvey can be life-threatening on many levels. NAMI is here to help. Here are some resources for you. -
NAMI Applauds FY 2017 Budget Agreement and New Investments in Mental Health Research, Services and Housing
NAMI strongly supports the bipartisan agreement on an Omnibus Appropriations bill for the remaining months of FY 2017. -
NAMI Announces Legislative Priorities for 2017
NAMI is pleased to announce its legislative priorities for 2017 as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that policymakers maintain a focus and continue to address the needs of the mental health community. -
NAMI Calls for Independent Investigation of Shocking Treatment of Jailed Rape Victim with Bipolar Disorder
NAMI and NAMI Greater Houston have issued a letter to The Honorable Devon Anderson, Harris County District Attorney in Texas, calling for an immediate and thorough independent investigation of the egregious treatment of “Jane Doe,” a woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who was the victim of an aggravated rape. -
Mass Tragedies, Police and Mental Health: NAMI Releases Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders; “Preparing for the Unimaginable”
NAMI today released a guide for police leaders, Preparing for the Unimaginable, to help police departments prepare for mass casualty events and support emotional resiliency for first-responders and their communities. -
NAMI Calls on Congress to Promote Nationwide Expansion of Police Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is calling for nationwide expansion of Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) to reduce fatal events involving police and people living with mental illness.