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Voters More Likely to Support Candidates Making Mental Health a Priority, NAMI/Ipsos Poll Shows
With just a few weeks until Election Day, the latest [[poll]] from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) finds that voters are more likely to support candidates who put forward policies that help people with mental health conditions. The poll highlights strong support from voters for issues like improving mental health care and removing barriers to access, as well as a possible upside for candidates who make mental health a priority. -
NAMI Celebrates Nationwide Availability of Lifesaving 988 Lifeline and Pushes for Continued Policymaker Action
After years of advocacy and preparation, 988 is now available nationwide as the new number to contact for mental health, substance use and suicide crises, a simple, easy-to-remember way for people to get help. -
Mobile Crisis Teams: Providing an Alternative to Law Enforcement for Mental Health Crises
People experiencing a mental health emergency deserve quick access to effective mental health care. -
NAMI Statement on Mental Health Investments in Bipartisan Senate Legislation
Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement after the Senate released the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which includes significant investments in mental health, particularly for our nation’s youth. -
How Parents Can Support their College Students’ Mental Health
Parents and caregivers can play a critical role in noticing that their college student may be struggling. -
NAMI Poll Finds Public Unaware of 988 Before July Launch but Supportive of Policies to Improve Crisis Response
With only 30 days before 988, the new three-digit number for mental health and suicide crises, is available nationwide, a new poll from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) finds that people are still largely unaware that this potentially lifesaving resource is on its way. -
To Improve Student Mental Health, We Need More Than Crisis Response
Students say that what’s currently being offered at school to address mental health is not enough. -
NAMI Calls for Increased Mental Health Funding in House Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today testified in front of the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee during its Fiscal Year 2023 Public Witness Day, urging Congress to continue its bipartisan support for mental health funding. -
NAMI Ask the Expert: History of 911 and Lessons Learned for 988
Dr. Neusteter will discuss the implementation of 911, 311 and other alternative crisis lines while giving evidence for caution when proceeding with lines like 988