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31 Stories, 31 Days: Patrick Kennedy
There is hope for everyone, even people who have been involved with the criminal justice system. In fact, most people who have mental illnesses have conditions that are manageable.
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31 Stories, 31 Days: Kevin Earley
I decided to become an active part of my treatment, taking my medication, and working toward recovery.
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Cruel and Unusual – It’s Time to End an American Tragedy
Human Rights Watch released a report today, Callous and Cruel, that describes in chilling detail the degree to which “unnecessary, excessive, and even malicious force” is used in jails and prisons throughout the U.S. to control inmates with serious mental illness. -
31 Stories, 31 Days: Mike Weaver
I had felt like a failure for five years, but to be contributing and making a difference changed that.
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31 Stories, 31 Days: Kris and John Wilkinson
But now we have more hope than we ever thought we would and want to work to give others that hope and support.
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31 Stories, 31 Days: Bill Carruthers
NAMI Peer-to-Peer spoke to my intellectual side. We talked about the science of addiction. When I was exposed to this, I had an epiphany. There wasn’t something wrong with me morally. I’ve got a disease.
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31 Stories, 31 Days: Paton Blough
The biggest shame of my life has been my criminal record—now I get to take my experiences and help save lives in my community.
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Reduce Criminalization
Last week, a bipartisan group of legislators introduced the Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015 in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives which will help people with mental illness who are caught up in the criminal justice system. -
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.