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Regulatory Comment to HHS on Medicare and Mental Health Workforce
Regulatory comment to HHS Secretary Becerra and CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure in support of the Medicare Contract Year 2025 Policy and Technical Changes proposed rule, and offering comments to strengthen the rule. -
Large Study Finds Semaglutide Medications Associated With Lower Risk For Suicidal Ideation Than Other Obesity And Diabetes Drugs
Amidst increasing popularity of semaglutide medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic, concerns have been raised that the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP1R) agonist medications may increase suicidal thoughts. In a recent study, researchers analyzed electronic health records for 240,000 people being treated for excess weight or obesity with either semaglutide or a non-GLP1R medication. Treatment with semaglutide was associated with lower risk for suicidal ideation compared to non-GLP1R medications across demographic groups. Findings were replicated in 1.5 million people with type 2 diabetes being treated to lower blood pressure. To learn more, see the study in Nature. -
Schizophrenia Stages: What to Know About Progression
For many people, a key point in the progression of schizophrenia is known as the first episode of psychosis and tends to occur between ages 16 and 30. While the episode may trigger medical intervention and a psychiatric evaluation, an early-in-life psychotic episode does not always merit a diagnosis on its own, according to Christine […] -
Behind the Curtain: A Mental Health Story of Family and Friendship
Behind the Curtain: A Mental Health Story of Family and Friendship This is a story of how one couple defied the odds and worked through mental illness and addiction together, and how NAMI supported them on that road to recovery every step of the way. When Denise experienced a mental health crisis and began self-medicating […] -
How to Find a Great Therapist You Can Actually Afford
It shouldn’t have to be so hard, but there are things you can do to make it a little easier. Explore your insurer’s directory of in-network therapists first, then browse online databases. You can check your insurance company’s online directory to start or call them directly to ask for a list of in-network therapists in […] -
Proposal expands Medicaid coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment
As cities from coast-to-coast grapple with addiction and homelessness, there is now a push in Congress to expand access to mental health treatment for low-income people. “We hear from families everyday who have a loved one who’s in a mental health crisis and there’s no bed available,” said Hannah Wesolowski, NAMI CAO. “There’s no place […] -
NAMI Ask the Expert: An Evidence-Based Conversation on Violence and Mental Illness
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 4:00pm – 5:30pm ET This webinar reviews the topic of violence and mental illness from an evidence-based framework. First, the webinar will highlight different ways that social stigma and cognitive bias fuel exaggerated beliefs about the link between violence and mental illness. Then, empirical research will be presented, demonstrating that the scientific […]
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NAMI Ask The Expert: An Evidence-Based Conversation On Violence And Mental Illness
This webinar reviews the topic of violence and mental illness from an evidence-based framework. -
Statement on Health Coverage
Statement applauding the Department of Labor’s newly proposed rule strengthening consumer protections in association health plans (AHPs). -
Regulatory Comment to HHS on Medicaid
Regulatory comment to Secretary Becerra on the North Carolina Medicaid Reform Demonstration, urging CMS to approve the state’s requests to implement multi-year continuous coverage for children and to improve access to care for the justice-involved population.