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Dear Congress, Don’t Vote Away Our Care
NAMI wrote a letter to the U.S. House leadership on March 23rd opposing The American Health Care Act (AHCA) of 2017. Read the letter here. -
Dear Congress: Don’t Forget About Americans with Mental Illness
Join NAMI's fight to protect mental health care coverage. Read NAMI's letter to Congress and learn why preserving Medicaid expansion is vital for millions of Americans with mental illness. -
How Should We Be Treating First-Episode Psychosis?
Treatment options can seem bleak for someone experiencing FEP. Thankfully, the National Institute of Mental Health conducted a study that revealed the most effective form of treatment for early psychosis. -
Family Survival Guide
A psychiatrist shares practical tips from his personal journey with mental illness in the family. -
What’s At Stake
NAMI is at the frontlines of a national healthcare debate, fighting for every American’s right to quality mental health care. -
Mindful: Exploring Mental Health Through Art
There’s something very powerful about art. It allows the viewer to experience life from different perspectives. With mental health becoming more commonplace in everyday conversation, it’s no surprise that we can experience it within the creative and performing arts community.
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Strategies of Living Well: Four Secrets in Plain Sight
Psychiatrist, advocate, and author of this blog writes about four foundational "secrets" he believes will help people experiencing mental health conditions. These secrets give people the option to take action while we wait for the scientific discoveries of the future. -
The Impact of Music Therapy on Mental Health
Research shows the benefits of music therapy for various mental health conditions, including depression, trauma, and schizophrenia (to name a few). Learn more about this powerful form of therapy here. -
How Helping Others Can Help You
A recent study found that giving help had greater benefits than receiving help. Some of us might not need a study to prove that—we've experienced it.
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From One Parent to Another: How to Help Your Child
After her daughter died by suicide, the author of this blog learned everything she could about mental health. She's sharing her newfound knowledge with fellow parents, with the hope that even one of her suggestions might prevent another lost battle.