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NAMI Condemns Virginia Lt. Governor’s Campaign Statement that Obama Voters Should “Check Themselves into a Mental Hospital”

Jul 16, 2012

Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Mira Signer, executive director of NAMI Virginia released the following joint statement today: Read More.

Keris Myrick, Profiled in NY Times, is New NAMI Board President; Other Board Members and Officers Elected

Jul 11, 2012

Keris Jan Myrick, Ph.D.c. of Pasadena, Calif., has been elected as president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) by the organization's board of directors. Read More.

NAMI Consumer Council Honors Advocates for People Living with Mental Illness

Jun 30, 2012

The Consumer Council of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honored Marc Jacques of North Carolina and Howard Trachtman of Massachusetts with awards at NAMI's national convention in Seattle, June 27-30. Read More.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Statement: Supreme Court Decision on Health Care Law

Jun 28, 2012

The National Alliance on Mental Illness has released the following statement by NAMI Executive Director Michael J. Fitzpatrick: Read More.

General Peter W. Chiarelli (ret.) of Seattle to Receive National Award; Rally for Veterans also set for Seattle’s Westlake Park on June 28

Jun 21, 2012

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present General Peter W. Chiarelli (ret.) U.S. Army of Seattle, with its Distinguished Service Award, the organization's highest honor, at its national convention in Seattle on June 27-30, 2012.

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“Like Gasoline on a Fire”: NAMI Testifies on Dangers of Solitary Confinement and Mental Illness

Jun 19, 2012

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2012 -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) submitted testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee today, warning that placing individuals with severe psychiatric symptoms into solitary confinement in prisons is "akin to pouring gasoline on a fire."

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NAMI Launches “Mental Health Care Gets My Vote”

May 2, 2012

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has launched a website, "Mental Health Care Gets My Vote," to mobilize individuals and families affected by mental illness to participate in the 2012 elections. Read More.

Airlines and Mental Health: Issues to Think About

Mar 29, 2012

On March 27 this week, a JetBlue airline pilot experienced a medical emergency in flight. On March 10, an American Airlines flight attendant also experienced a medical crisis while aboard an aircraft. Read More.

The Afghanistan Tragedy

Mar 20, 2012

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has issued the following statement by Executive Director Michael J. Fitzpatrick to address issues reflected in the case of U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Bales. Read More.

Purple Hearts for PTSD: Report Calls for Change in Military Culture; Outlines Mental Health Needs of Veterans

Jan 1, 2012

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a special report today, Parity for Patriots: The Mental Health Needs of Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families. Read More.

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