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NAMI Releases Report on Navigating Health Insurance Following a Suicide Attempt
NAMI recently released a report to help individuals and families navigate health insurance after a suicide attempt. Deciphering health insurance bills can make this time even more difficult, but there are federal protections in place to ensure that most health insurance plans will pay for medical care resulting from a suicide attempt. -
What Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy Means to Me
What started as advocacy for one, turned to advocacy for so many. It’s part of why she continues to be an inspiration to me and so many others today.
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NAMI Applauds Dr. Miriam E. Delphin–Rittmon’s Confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and Administrator of SAMHSA
NAMI values Dr. Delphin-Rittmon’s two decades of experience in the mental health field and her commitment to creating a mental health system that fosters dignity, respect, and meaningful community inclusion. NAMI stands ready to collaborate with the Biden-Harris Administration. -
Americans Sigh in Relief and NAMI Praises the Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the ACA and Preserve Access to Health Insurance for Millions
Today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the ACA is both a victory and a sigh of relief for millions of Americans, especially people with mental illness. This decision means that insurance coverage options and protections for people with pre-existing conditions, like mental illness, will remain in place. -
New Report: “Under–Covered: How Insurance–Like Products are Leaving Patients Exposed”
This new report details the specific harms of many types of non-compliant health plans and urges federal policymakers to take immediate steps to protect people by limiting their expansion. -
Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Makes an Investment in Needed Mental Health Services
NAMI is grateful for the leadership of the President and leaders in Congress for making critical investments to improve the lives of people living with mental illness. -
NAMI Statement on House Passage of COVID-19 Relief Bill
We continue to face an uphill battle with an underfunded, fractured mental health system. That’s why we are grateful Congress is recognizing the need for mental health services and their vital importance to our nation’s recovery. -
On Inauguration Day, NAMI Calls for Addressing Mental Health: the Silent Epidemic within the Pandemic
As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration today. NAMI looks forward to working with the new administration to build better lives for the millions of people in our country who are affected by mental illness. -
NAMI Statement on the Killing of Patrick Warren Sr.
The lack of access to mental health care is clearly contributing to people experiencing crises — many of which are inherently avoidable if people get the right care at the right time. -
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."