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Police Perspective: Overcoming PTSD
A police officer struggles with the aftermath of a traumatic on-the-job experience that almost cost him his life.
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60 million people deserve a “yes”
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is voting on a new version of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act this week. We encourage you to ask your member of Congress to pass this mental health reform act. -
Police Perspective: The impact of trauma on law enforcement spouses
The spouse of a police officer who responded to the Sandy Hook school shooting struggles with how to mentally support husband—and herself.
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Police Perspective: The Man in the Mirror
A dedicated police officer experiences intense psychological pressures of his job and learns that, as a cop, your strength shouldn't only be physical.
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Mass Tragedies, Police and Mental Health: NAMI Releases Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders; “Preparing for the Unimaginable”
NAMI today released a guide for police leaders, Preparing for the Unimaginable, to help police departments prepare for mass casualty events and support emotional resiliency for first-responders and their communities. -
The Surprising Casualty of Violent Tragedies: Police Officer Mental Health
In a partnership with the chief of police of Newtown, Conn., Michael Kehoe, NAMI has been working on officer mental health in the aftermath of tragic events and has recently released a report that serves as a guide to this complex issue. -
Twitterstorm for Mental Health Reform Today at 1!
Join the Twitterstorm calling for the Senate to take action on #MentalHealthReform on Wednesday May 25 from 1-2 p.m. ET. -
A Voice at the Table: NAMI and Community Partnerships
A twenty year NAMI member/supporter recounts the impact of NAMI's grassroots foundation and offers and insightful assessment of NAMI's community partnerships to encourage others to seek NAMI for support for mental health. -
Can You Get Mental Health Care When You Need It?
S. 2680 will help people get access to the mental health care they desperately need. But, only if it passes. Contact your Senators today. -
Preserving Choice of Medications in Medicare
NAMI joins over 250 organizations in urging the Medicare Payment Advisory Council (MedPAC) not to raise cost sharing on low-income Medicare beneficiaries.