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22 Push-Ups to Raise Awareness About an Appalling Epidemic Among Veterans
Push-ups are a good start, but it can’t end there. We need to translate this movement into providing veteran-specific mental health care for America's warriors. -
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. -
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. -
Suicide Rate Correlations You May Not Have Known About
90% of children and adolescents who die by suicide live with a mental health condition. But have you ever thought about other possible factors that could lead to suicide? -
Why Mental Illness Stigma is Lethal
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people 25-34 years of age. It is the third leading cause of death for people 15-24 years old. That is far too significant a number for parents to ignore. -
What You Need to Know About “Smiling Depression”
“Oftentimes, I am the only person in this individual’s immediate circle who is aware of how he or she is feeling on the inside,” said a licensed psychologist. -
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. -
NAMI Partners with Beacon Bike Ride
The Beacon Bike Ride is a 2,000 mile ride from Boston to Miami that aims to raise awareness and reduce mental health stigma. -
Happy Anniversary to the ADA!
It's been 26 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. NAMI is using this occasion to reflect on the ADA's victories and also remember all that we have left to do in order to achieve the law's ultimate vision.