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The Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in the Lives of Juvenile Offenders
The study of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their negative repercussion on adult health outcomes is well documented. In a population of insured Californians, a dose-response relationship has been demonstrated among 10 ACEs and a host of chronic physical health, mental health, and behavioral outcomes. -
Complementary and Alternative Medicine on the Rise for Children with Autism
CAM provides a variety of options to assist in the treatment of Autism in children. -
NAMI Calls on Congress to Promote Nationwide Expansion of Police Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is calling for nationwide expansion of Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) to reduce fatal events involving police and people living with mental illness. -
Federal Proposal to Limit Access to Psychiatric Medications Causes Concern
Proposed alterations to Medicare Part D could mean changes in the availability of medication for individuals with mental illness. -
What Does the Federal Government Shutdown Mean for Social Security?
Many people are concerned about the impact the shutdown of the federal government that began Oct. 1 will have on Social Security benefits -
New Trends in Mental Health Treatment
Supplemental treatment options may provide added benefit for those living with mental illness. -
Yoga Behind Bars: Study Reveals Positive Mental Health Effects
About one-half of all prisoners live with a mental illness. A new study by Oxford University suggests yoga may improve this population's mental well-being. -
Mental Illness and the Death Penalty: NAMI Condemns Florida Execution
On Monday, Aug. 5 at 6:17 p.m., John Ferguson, a man living with severe mental illness, was put to death. -
Faith and Spirituality Beneficial in Treatment, Study Finds
A new study has found that people who believe in a higher power are more responsive to short-term treatment of depression. -
Relationships: Where Treatment and Recovery Begins
NAMI talks to Dr. Xavier Amador about his upcoming NAMI National Convention Special Presentation and his world-renowned LEAP Institute.