NAMI - The National Alliance on Mental Illness

A Resource for Families Considering Residential Treatment Programs for Their Children
9/08/2008

Getting an Accurate Diagnosis for Your Child: 10 Steps for Families
6/07/2008

State Advocacy Toolkit
1/08/2008
Our national partner work group is extremely pleased to share this State Advocacy tool kit with you and your organization. We jointly developed this toolkit to help educate state lawmakers about children’s mental health in America. Our work group came together in response to misinformation circulated after release of President Bush’s New Freedom Commission Report on mental health care in America (NFC).

Choosing the Right Treatment: What Families Need to Know About Evidence-Based Practices
6/28/2007
This guide is designed to inform families about evidence-based practices (EBPs) in children's mental health and to share information on an array of treatment and support options. Knowledge is power and informed families are in the best position to advocate for the most effective treatment and supports for their child and family.