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NAMI Celebrates Victory in Preserving Medicare Part D Access to Psychiatric Medications

Mar 10, 2014

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today issued the following statement by NAMI Executive Director Mary Giliberti in response to the announcement by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) that it will not move forward to "finalize" proposed rule changes under Medicare Part D that would have restricted access to antidepressant and antipsychotic medications:

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Stigma of Mental Health in Sports Remains an Opponent

Mar 9, 2014

Physical injuries often have a whole team to address them, but mental health concerns are often left out.

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Schizophrenia and Getting Older

Mar 7, 2014

Dr. Dilip Jeste points to four types of psychosocial treatments to ensure individuals with schizophrenia age successfully.

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Actress Halle Berry Talks about Her New Movie, Frankie & Alice, Mental Illness and Hope in NAMI Interview

Feb 19, 2014

Actress Halle Berry appears on the cover of the latest issue of The Advocate, the magazine of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), with an interview inside about her upcoming film, Frankie & Alice, which will be re-released April 4, 2014 by Lionsgate and Codeblack Films.

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Trying to Unlock the Secrets of Schizophrenia

Feb 13, 2014

With new technology, scientists are taking a deeper look in the human genome to find the cause of schizophrenia.

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Book Review: The Geometry of Mental Illness

Feb 6, 2014

Dr. Geoffrey Phillips is helping fight the stigma of mental illness through his Happy Circle trilogy, written “for all ages and all brains.”

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Speaking with Former Surgeon General David Satcher, a Leader in Mental Health

Feb 3, 2014

Nearly 15 years after his landmark report on mental health, Dr. Satcher's work continues to have an impact on the country's mental health.

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Ask a Cop: What Should I Say When I Call 911 for a Loved One?

Jan 31, 2014

No one wants to experience a crisis, but it's important to be prepared if one does happen.

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Ask the Doctor: Living Well with Bipolar Disorder

Jan 30, 2014

Dr. Nierenberg joined NAMI's medical director Ken Duckworth to look at the combination of factors that help ensure wellness.

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Federal Proposal to Limit Access to Psychiatric Medications Causes Concern

Jan 14, 2014

Proposed alterations to Medicare Part D could mean changes in the availability of medication for individuals with mental illness.

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