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Tired of the Wait
Americans with psychiatric emergencies face disproportionately longer ER wait times than other patients, according to a report released by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) last week. -
No Questions Asked
In this election cycle, mental health keeps getting buried in the fray of personal attacks and heated discourse. It’s our turn to ask the questions now. -
30 Health Organizations Call for Mental Health Question in Presidential Debate
NAMI is teaming up with health organizations to urge the Oct. 9 presidential debate moderators—CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Martha Raddatz—to ask a question about mental health. Read and share our letter to help us accomplish this goal. -
Take the First Step for Mental Health Reform: Register to Vote
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday Sept. 27 and NAMI is partnering with 4,500 nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools and election administrators with the goal of getting half a million Americans to register to vote in this election. -
When Looking for Happiness, Find Gratitude
Practicing gratitude is a simple and effective way of improving your positive well-being. Discover the many benefits of being grateful for what you have.
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Washington Post Talks Mental Health Policy with NAMI
NAMI Senior Policy Advisor Ron Honberg talks mental health reform, the 2016 presidential candidates, and his hope for better future mental health care treatment. -
National Wellness Week is Here!
As part of SAMHSA’s National Recovery Month, National Wellness Week is celebrated annually during the third week of September.
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Mental Health Parity: NAMI Tells Congress that Enforcement of Federal Law is Needed; NAMI Study Cited
NAMI is calling for legislation to ensure enforcement of the 2008 federal mental health insurance "parity" law and expanded coverage under the 2009 Affordable Care Act. -
A Presidential Candidate Steps Out with a Mental Health Agenda
This week the Clinton campaign released an extensive mental health agenda. NAMI applauds this initiative and hope that other politicians will follow suit. -
The Countdown is On: Time to Pass Mental Health in the Senate
With our grassroots power, NAMI got the House to bring mental health reform to a vote. Now we have to do it again—this time in the Senate.