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Discrimination and Racism in the History of Mental Health Care
We need to teach this history to mental health professionals so they understand what shaped the approach to mental health for people of color. -
Join us for a SAMHSA–Sponsored Webinar on Improving Access to Care
Join us for a SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar, “Improving Access to Care through Medicaid 1115 Waivers” on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ET. -
Q&A with NIMH Director Dr. Josh Gordon
NAMI asks NIMH director, Dr. Josh Gordon, about the future of mental illness research. -
Registration for NAMI’s Virtual National Convention Is Now Open
We are excited to announce that our first-ever free virtual convention, NAMICon 2020, is taking place July 13-14 and registration is now open. -
Join us for a SAMHSA–Sponsored Webinar on Improving Access to Care
Join us for a SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar, “Improving Access to Care by Partnering with and Minimizing Law Enforcement in Mental Health Crisis” on Wednesday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. ET. -
Living with Trichotillomania: A User’s Guide to Saving Your Eyebrows
It’s taken a while for me to accept that my biggest enemy in life may just be my own fingers. -
Addressing Emotions with Mental Illness
People with mental illness experience a wide range of emotions. For me, the three most prominent emotions were anger, lack of self-worth and, eventually, hope. They reflect my evolution from mental illness diagnosis towards recovery. -
NAMI Announces 2020 Exemplary Psychiatrist Awardees
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, today released the names of 14 awardees for their annual Exemplary Psychiatrist Awards. -
When Schizophrenia Took Over My Life
"I firmly believed that becoming homeless was a necessary step in my journey to save those living in poverty throughout the world." -
Strategies to Afford Mental Health Treatment
Treatment can be expensive, but untreated mental illness can be even more costly. Untreated symptoms can hurt job performance or prospects and can also lead to an expensive hospital stay. This is why it's essential to seek treatment. Here's how to make it more affordable.