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Health Care Reform, the Supreme Court and Implications for People Living with Mental Illness
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the health care reform law enacted in 2010. -
Language, Stigma and Political Correctness: How We Talk about Mental illness
NAMI recently engaged in a dialogue with National Public Radio (NPR) over language, stigma and mental illness. It in turn led to discussion of what is meant by “political correctness.” -
The First Lady of Mental Health
Last week, I had the opportunity to meet briefly with former first lady Rosalynn Carter in Atlanta after she filmed a public service announcement in support of NAMI Georgia’s Opening Doors to Recovery initiative. -
American Idol: Singing Against Stigma
It takes courage for a person to talk about living with a mental illness. -
The Message of Martin Luther King, Jr. Resonates in NAMI
This New Year, like many before, I attended the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. -
Election Mental Health Advocacy: Opportunity and Action
Much attention is being focused these days on politics and policy.