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8 Tips to Help You Prepare for the NAMI National Convention
The 2015 NAMI National Convention is less than a week away. Here are some ideas to help you get prepared for San Francisco. -
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. -
Reducing the Risk of Suicide in Individuals with BPD
Dr. Marsha Linehan is a leading expert in dialectical behavior therapy and borderline personality disorder, and she'll also be speaking at NAMI's National Convention this July. -
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. -
NAMI’s Convention Was a Colorful Panorama, Energizing People for the Year Ahead
The 2014 NAMI National Convention is in the books. Here are some of the highlights. -
NAMI Calls on Congress to Act—by the Thousands
NAMI issued a powerful call to action this week as its national convention opened in Washington, D.C. Approximately 1,500 NAMI members descended on Capitol Hill to meet with congressional staff.