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NAMI Speaks out Against Harmful Ruling
On Friday, December 14th, U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional in the case Texas v. USA. NAMI is joining a group of 38 patient groups in speaking out against this ruling. -
A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health for College Students
Mental health problems among college students are on the rise. If you are a parent of a college student, here are a few steps you can take to support your child's mental health. -
When Mental Illness Touches Home
It can be incredibly difficult for a parent to learn that their child lives with mental illness, even for someone in the mental health field already. Read Jay's journey of accepting his children's conditions and helping them towards recovery. -
Tips for Successful Family Therapy
Family relationships are sometimes responsible for life’s biggest conflicts. They’re often complicated and can span decades. Family therapy is a safe place to work through negative feelings and move forward. -
How to Be Supportive of Your Partner with Mental Illness
As a partner of someone with mental illness, you can be a great source of support—here's how. -
Realizing the Impact of Mental Illness on My Family
"I was naïve to think that mental illness had nothing to do with me. Even as I trained to help others understand and cope with mental illness, my own stigma against the label was deeply ingrained." -
When Someone Throws You a Lifeline
"I remember logging onto my first NAMI Homefront online class and being completely overcome by emotions. I realized that not only was I not alone, I wasn’t being judged." -
NAMI Excited with New Opportunities to Improve Medicaid Mental Health Care (IMD)
Today, Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Health & Human Services, announced that the Administration will allow states to apply for Medicaid waivers to pay for mental health treatment in inpatient settings known as IMDs, or institutions of mental disease. -
The Stages of My Mental Illness
For Katherine, mental illness has been a process. Recognizing these stages has helped her identify what kind of support she needed at each stage of her mental health journey. -
Overcoming Barriers to Recovery
"When we band together as a set of people with lived experiences and allies within the community, we can change public opinion on substance use disorders and recovery. Together, we can move from shame to celebration and become a powerful, positive force for lasting recovery."