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Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Mental Health Funding, and Social Supports
Letter urging Congress to include Family Resource Centers in the FY 2026 budget under the Social Services Block Grant. -
Letter to CMS on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Parity, and Medicaid
Letter asking CMS to consider the needs of children and youth as they finalize the tools for states to document compliance with Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requirements in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. -
Letter to Congressional Bill Sponsors on Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Parity
Letter to Senators Bennet and Wyden expressing support for the Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act., which would improve access to mental health services for millions of Americans. -
Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously
When it comes to mental illness, families often receive less support, compassion and understanding than those facing physical illness. -
Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient
I felt pressure to continue being ‘the brave, resilient one’ in moments I deserved to rest, recuperate and simply be a child. -
NAMI Applauds President Biden’s Continued Focus on Mental Health in the State of the Union
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) applauds President Biden for reiterating the importance of bipartisan efforts to address our nation’s ongoing mental health crisis in his State of the Union address last night. NAMI, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, agrees with the president that mental health must be a top priority for our nation. -
Addressing Youth Mental Health in NAMI’s Next Book
In recent years, youth mental health has emerged as a topic of urgent importance. -
NAMI Shares “What I Wish I Had Known” Personal Stories for Mental Illness Awareness Week
This year during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), from Oct. 2–8, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is sharing real-life stories from people with mental illness focused on “What I Wish I Had Known.” Storytelling is a compelling way to break through the stigma that makes it so difficult for many to come forward and get help. Experiences sends the message that there is a community of people who care and understand what you’re going through. -
NAMI Participates in White House Event on Youth Mental Health
As a part of the MTV Entertainment Group’s and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Mental Health Youth Action Forum, NAMI leaders today attended a White House event focused on youth mental health. -
Reimagining Mental Health in Schools
School staff members have a responsibility to recognize and act on warning signs of mental health crises.