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After Decades of Life-changing Results, Clubhouses Get the Spotlight They Deserve
Learn about what Fountain House and other Clubhouses have been working on in order to help people who live with mental illness. -
Adjusting to Adult Life
Learn some helpful tips to transition into being an adult with a mental health condition. -
Tackling the Challenges of Minority Mental Health
Dr. Jei Africa's review of the challenges and potential solutions of facing the sensitive issue of minority mental health from the 2015 NAMI National Convention. -
NAMI Calls Supreme Court Decision a Step Forward—and a Sigh of Relief—for People with Mental Illness
"The Supreme Court's decision in King v. Burwell is both a victory and a sigh of relief for millions of Americans, including people living with mental illness, who will be able to keep their health insurance. -
New Report Shows Challenges Facing People With Serious Mental Illness Living on SSI
Nowhere in America are SSI benefits enough to rent your own apartment. Is there anything we can do to change that?
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Recognizing Those Who Go Above and Beyond to Improve Community Mental Health
Connect4MentalHealth is back and for the second year in a row, accepting applications for the Community Innovation Awards. -
Mental Health Care: NAMI Report Finds Insurance Discrimination, Lack of Transparency under Parity Laws
Health insurance plans are falling short in coverage of mental health and substance abuse conditions according to a report issued today by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), based on a survey of 2,720 consumers and an analysis of 84 insurance plans in 15 states. -
New GAO Report on Mental Health Calls for Better Federal Coordination on Serious Mental Illness
The GAO has issued a report emphasizing lack of coordination at the leadership level in the administration of federal programs for children, youth and adults with serious mental illness. -
The Village: Opening Doors for Those in Need
High rates of homelessness and the revolving door of jails for many who live with serious mental illness are challenges many communities face. MHA Village offers a nationally-recognized program that helps close the gap and encourages the reality of recovery through an approach that aims to provide consistent treatment. -
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.