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Disparities Within Minority Mental Health Care
The mental health system is flawed. We all know that and many of us have experienced it personally. But all mental health advocates should band together in improving the status quo for those who are the least likely to both seek and receive treatment. Those who are most vulnerable to the systemic disparities of getting help. Those who only get the spotlight for one month out of the year. -
NAMI Statement on the Revised Better Care Reconciliation Act
NAMI is deeply disappointed that the revised Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), released today retains provisions that impose significant barriers to treatment and services for people with mental illness. -
A Good Soldier: Surviving My Mother’s Life and Death
"When a loved one struggles with mental illness, it isn’t black and white, and there isn’t one way to think or feel about it. The only thing we survivors can do is make an effort to conduct our lives in a healthy way, and share our experiences so others know they’re not alone." -
The Stigma in Our Health Care System
During Mental Health Month, there’s always a lot of talk about breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. Well, it seems like we’ve still got a long way to go. -
Reasons to Attend NAMI’s Hill Day
On June 29, NAMI advocates from across the country will brave the summer heat to meet with offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for mental health as part of the 2017 NAMI National Convention. Nearly 1,000 people have registered for Hill Day, but we still have spots available and we want you to fill one. -
President’s FY2018 Budget Request Slashes Support for People with Mental Illness
NAMI is dismayed by the President’s FY 2018 Budget, which would slash funding for programs that deeply affect the lives of people with mental illness. -
Delivering on the Hope for Recovery
NAMI believes every community needs hope and support when it comes to mental health. And National Technical Assistance Centers, such as the NAMI STAR Center, encourages every state to help peer- and family-run organizations provide that crucial hope and support. -
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 Deeply Disappointed in House Passage of American Health Care Act (AHCA)
NAMI is deeply disappointed that the U.S. House passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) today by a narrow 217-213 vote. The AHCA will result in an estimated 24 million Americans losing insurance coverage for mental health care at a time when our nation is currently facing a mental health crisis. -
A Dog Story: Negotiating with the Airlines
The DOT is considering whether to end or restrict emotional support animals on passenger planes. You can comment online now on this issue before new regulations are proposed. This is an opportunity for dogged advocacy.