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President Signs Major Veterans’ Mental Health Bill
The law will help connect more veterans with the life-saving mental health care they need and deserve. -
The Evolution of the Mental Health Movement
When building the mental health movement, it's important to look back.
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NAMI Applauds FCC Leadership on 9–8–8 Crisis Number
NAMI applauds Chairman Ajit Pai and the FCC for their leadership on this issue and strongly supports the creation of a national 3-digit number as an essential part of a network of services and supports for people experiencing a mental health crisis. -
The Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health Workgroup Releases Policy Recommendations
The Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health Workgroup released a consensus document outlining policy recommendations that impact people with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system. -
NAMI will Join Appeal of U.S. District Court Ruling Allowing Short–Term, Limited Duration Plans
NAMI is deeply disappointed in today’s U.S. District court ruling regarding ACAP v. Treasury, in which Judge Richard Leon upheld the Administration’s regulation allowing for the sale of Short-Term, Limited Duration (STLD) plans as a substitute for comprehensive health insurance. -
NAMI Acting CEO Talks About the State of Mental Health on C–SPAN
Angela Kimball, NAMI's Acting CEO, was on C-SPAN Washington Journal for a 30-minute segment about the state of mental health in America.
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Federal Judge Helps Protect People on Medicaid
U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ruled for the second time against taking Medicaid coverage away from people who do not meet work requirements. -
NAMI Speaks out Against Harmful Ruling
On Friday, December 14th, U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional in the case Texas v. USA. NAMI is joining a group of 38 patient groups in speaking out against this ruling. -
How My Depression Made Me A Better State Representative
"To my pleasant surprise, telling my story was an amazing benefit for my career. It became an issue that my constituents knew I could speak about with the credibility of someone with lived experience." -
NAMI Excited with New Opportunities to Improve Medicaid Mental Health Care (IMD)
Today, Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Health & Human Services, announced that the Administration will allow states to apply for Medicaid waivers to pay for mental health treatment in inpatient settings known as IMDs, or institutions of mental disease.