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NAMI Leads 40+ National Organizations to Urge Immediate Improvements to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
NAMI applauds the FCC for taking steps to ensure 988 help seekers get connected to their local call centers Arlington, VA — Yesterday, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) led a group of over 40 national organizations in urging leadership at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human […] -
NAMI Releases Issue Brief Exploring Trends in Mental Health and Criminal Justice State Policy
People with mental illness are disproportionately represented in our nation’s criminal justice system. About two in five people who are incarcerated have a history of mental illness. NAMI’s Trends in Mental Health and Criminal Justice State Policy [insert link] shows how state policymakers and advocates can address this problem through effective legislation. -
Advocacy Resource on Child and Adolescent Mental Health
New York Times Ad calling on Senator Schumer to bring the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to a floor vote during the April work period. -
Letter to FCC and SAMHSA on Crisis Services and 988 Georouting
NAMI-led letter urging FCC and SAMHSA leaders to take immediate action to improve the routing of 988 calls (“georouting”) so that people in crisis are routed to a nearby call center rather than routed to a call center based on their area code. -
Hope Starts With Us: Living with Bipolar Disorder
March 30 is World Bipolar Day, and NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. is chatting with speaker Gabe Howard, who hosts the podcasts “Inside Mental Health” and “Inside Bipolar,” about living a full life with bipolar disorder.
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Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Treatment with Clozapine
Despite the efficacy of the antipsychotic clozapine in treating schizophrenia, research suggests that its use is somewhat limited. This study investigates the role of demographic factors in this discrepancy.
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NAMI Ask the Expert: How Employment Supports Mental Health Recovery
This NAMI Ask the Expert webinar took place on April 18, 2024. The recording is available below. Registration for the event is now closed. Thursday, April 18 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM EST Employment provides many benefits to support recovery journeys, such as adding purpose and structure to one’s day. Please join us for a […]
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Regulatory Comment to CMS on Medicare and Medication Access
Regulatory comment to CMS regarding the implementation of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan program set to take effect for Contract Year 2025, including recommendations on ensuring beneficiaries are fully informed of this new program. -
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Medication Access
Letter requesting the Education & Workforce Committee to mark up the Safe Step Act in response to their recent ERISA 50th Anniversary hearing. -
NAMI Ask The Expert: How Employment Supports Mental Health Recovery
This webinar is focused on the important role that employment plays in recovery and how interventions such as IPS can make a difference for people living with mental health conditions.