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Register for NAMI’s Youth Speak: I’m a young adult and I #Vote4MentalHealth Webinar
Register for NAMI's Youth Speak: "I’m a young adult and I #Vote4MentalHealth" webinar on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. ET. -
Statement on the Killing of Daniel Prude
NAMI today released a statement on the killing of Daniel Prude from its CEO, Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. -
U.S. Senate Passes the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act
On August 5th, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, S. 785, bipartisan legislation focused on efforts to reduce veteran suicide and improve mental health outcomes through improved access to care, better diagnostic tools and increased oversight of VA programs. -
NAMI Disappointed by U.S. Court of Appeals Ruling Allowing Short–Term, Limited Duration Plans
NAMI is extremely frustrated by today’s U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in ACAP v. Treasury, upholding the Administration’s regulation allowing for the sale of harmful short-term, limited duration (STLD) plans as a substitute for comprehensive health insurance. -
FCC Designates 988 as a Nationwide Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Number
Today, NAMI thanks the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for formally designating 988 as a nationwide 3-digit number for mental health crisis and suicide prevention services. -
Join us for a SAMHSA–Sponsored Webinar on Improving Access to Care
Join us for a SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar, “Improving Access to Care through Medicaid 1115 Waivers” on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ET. -
Registration for NAMI’s Virtual National Convention Is Now Open
We are excited to announce that our first-ever free virtual convention, NAMICon 2020, is taking place July 13-14 and registration is now open. -
NAMI’s Statement On Recent Racist Incidents And Mental Health Resources For African Americans
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health. -
NAMI Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Affordable Care Act
NAMI, along with nineteen patient groups, filed an amicus curiae brief today to cite the devastating impact people with mental illness would face should the court rule to invalidate the Affordable Care Act. -
NAMI Urges Congress to Help People with Mental Illness in the COVID–19 Crisis
People affected by mental health conditions face unique challenges in the COVID-19 crisis. NAMI is calling for Congress to address the needs of people with mental illness.