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The Crisis of Youth Mental Health
Our young people are struggling. We are in a youth mental health crisis. And the need to talk about and address this crisis is urgent. -
NAMI Celebrates the Introduction of the 988 Implementation Act to Improve Crisis Services Nationwide
The 988 Implementation Act is a critical piece of legislation that will help us realize the potential of 988 to truly help people in crisis connect to effective care and make sure everyone has someone to talk to, someone to respond and somewhere to go in a crisis. -
NAMI Applauds Key Mental Health Investments Made in FY 2022 Federal Budget
With funding for this year nearly settled, Congress now must continue to increase this commitment to mental health. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, our nation’s mental health crisis is finally receiving the attention it demands. -
NAMI Applauds President Biden’s Focus on Mental Health in the State of the Union Address
NAMI applauds President Biden for his unprecedented focus on mental health in the State of the Union address, providing the national attention that our ongoing mental health crisis deserves. -
NAMI Statement on Rise of State Policies Harming LGBTQI Youth
NAMI strongly opposes any policy or legislation that limits or denies access to medical or mental health care or education based on someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. While there’s a higher prevalence of mental health conditions among LGBTQI youth and adults, only half received the mental health treatment they needed. -
NAMI Statement on New Federal Report on Mental Health Parity Enforcement
This report shines a spotlight on the disparities that remain for people affected by mental health conditions, despite the tremendous progress we’ve achieved. NAMI will not rest until we can achieve equitable mental health coverage in all forms of health coverage. -
NAMI Poll: Parents Want Mental Health Education in Schools, Mental Health Days Off for Students
NAMI’s poll finds that parents are deeply concerned about their children’s mental health and, importantly, understand the value of mental health awareness and treatment. We encourage parents to seek help for their children if they see signs that concern them. -
NAMI Statement on Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health
We hope that today’s Advisory helps elevate these critical issues of youth mental health on the public policy agenda and that every one of us embraces the roles we can play. -
As Launch of 988 Mental Health Crisis Number Looms, NAMI Poll Finds Broad Support for the System and Fees to Fund It, Opposition to Police Response to Mental Health Crises
“By responding to a mental health crisis with mental health professionals, lives will be saved and people in crisis can get the right care when they need it most,” said Daniel H. Gillison Jr, NAMI CEO. -
NAMI Joins “Sound The Alarm For Kids” Initiative to Address the Mental Health Emergency in Children and Teens
The pandemic is the first time most children and teens have experienced major trauma, social isolation and grief which can significantly impact their emotional development. Our youth need mental health support and resources now more than ever.