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Riding the Shark: Surviving Crisis/Catastrophe
A respected doctor with Dissociative Identity Disorder was sent to jail for a crime he wasn’t aware he committed. At the expense of losing his physical freedom, however, he regained mental freedom.
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Police Perspective: Overcoming PTSD
A police officer struggles with the aftermath of a traumatic on-the-job experience that almost cost him his life.
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Police Perspective: The impact of trauma on law enforcement spouses
The spouse of a police officer who responded to the Sandy Hook school shooting struggles with how to mentally support husband—and herself.
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Police Perspective: The Man in the Mirror
A dedicated police officer experiences intense psychological pressures of his job and learns that, as a cop, your strength shouldn't only be physical.
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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. -
The Surprising Casualty of Violent Tragedies: Police Officer Mental Health
In a partnership with the chief of police of Newtown, Conn., Michael Kehoe, NAMI has been working on officer mental health in the aftermath of tragic events and has recently released a report that serves as a guide to this complex issue. -
Can You Get Mental Health Care When You Need It?
S. 2680 will help people get access to the mental health care they desperately need. But, only if it passes. Contact your Senators today. -
Because Mental Illness Doesn’t Take A Snow Day
You can help advocate for mental health reform by emailing and tweeting your member of Congress.
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NAMI Applauds President’s Call to “Rethink” Solitary Confinement
President Obama ordered a ban on the use of solitary confinement for juveniles and sharp limits on its use for people with serious mental illness. -
$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.