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Letter to CMS on Medicare
Letter to CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure urging CMS to uphold Medicare’s “six protected classes” (6PC) policy as they implement changes to the Part D program required under the Inflation Reduction Act. -
Helping Someone Stick With Schizophrenia Treatment
The most difficult part is when someone first begins to experience symptoms. It’s rocky. There will be many ups and downs. Over time it does get better. An engaged, informed loved one is often the best indicator of the outcome for a person with schizophrenia. “In terms of getting someone to engage in treatment, we […] -
Mental Illness And Substance Use During Pregnancy Rising
Mental illness and substance use during pregnancy may lead to adverse maternal and birth outcomes, and recent research highlights concerning trends for both risk factors. Based on analysis of 2012-2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data, the prevalence of any mental illness (AMI) and serious mental illness (SMI) among pregnant individuals has increased over the past decade, and the use of two or more substances (tobacco, alcohol or marijuana) has increased disproportionately among those with SMI. The researchers suggest compassionate, tailored strategies to best serve pregnant individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use. -
Soulful Conversations: Navigating the Intersection of Faith, Spirituality and Mental Health
Wednesday, February 28 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST Join us for “Soulful Conversations” as we navigate the intersection of faith, spirituality and mental health. Our esteemed panelists, each possessing unique perspectives rooted in diverse faith traditions and spiritual practices, will engage in a dialogue that transcends boundaries. Meet Our Panelists More episodes
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Letter to HHS and Domestic Policy Council on Health Coverage, Medicaid and Parity
Letter to HHS Secretary Becerra and Domestic Policy Council Director Tanden urging the prompt finalization of a number of pending rules that will greatly advance affordable, accessible, and adequate healthcare coverage. -
Letter to Congressional Leadership on Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Medicaid
Letter to Senate Majority and Minority Leaders expressing strong support for the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023 (S. 3196) and urgently requesting this bill be moved forward. -
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Research and Treatment Innovation
Letter asking Senate HELP Committee to include the Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act in its reauthorization of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. -
Hope Starts With Us: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum
You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast. We hope this podcast encourages you, inspires you, helps you and brings you further into the collective to know: you are not alone. Episodes will air every other Wednesday and will be available on most major directories and apps. Episode Audio: Share […]
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Regulatory Comment to Department of Labor on Health Coverage
Regulatory comment to the Department of Labor, offering strong support to its proposal to rescind the 2018 “Definition of Employer—Association Health Plans” final rule. -
Soulful Conversations: Navigating The Intersection Of Faith, Spirituality And Mental Health
Join our esteemed panelists for a dialogue on the ways in which faith and spirituality intertwine with mental health and their perspectives on the role of spirituality in fostering resilience and building support in the recovery journey.
