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It’s Not About Guns: The Presidential Debate and Mental Illness

Oct 17, 2012

Last night, the presidential debates finally talked about mental illness, but in the same breath as criminals and guns. Read More.

The Vice Presidential Debate: Playing “Where’s Waldo?” with Mental Health Care

Oct 12, 2012

Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Representative Paul Ryan pulled no punches in Thursday's vice presidential debate, but "mental health" and "mental illness" were never mentioned. Read More.

The Presidential Debate: Where was Mental Health?

Oct 4, 2012

During the presidential debate on Wed. night, "mental health" and "mental illness" were words never spoken by President Obama or Governor Romney. Read More.

New Television PSA Campaign: Lincoln, Churchill, Gandhi Symbolize Hope and Courage in the Fight against Mental Illness

Oct 3, 2012

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has launched a new television campaign of public service announcements (PSAs) using sculptured images of Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi as symbols of successful struggles against mental illness. Read More.

NAMIBikes Florida: State Event on Nov. 3; Cyclists will ‘Fight Stigma & Ride’ to Help Individuals and Families Affected by Mental Illness

Oct 2, 2012

NAMI Florida, the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), is proud to announce this year's NAMIBikes event, taking place at Tom Brown Park (1125 Easterwood Drive) in Tallahassee on Nov. 3. Read More.

NAMIBikes Arizona: State Event on Oct. 27; Cyclists ‘Fight Stigma & Ride’ to Help Individuals and Families Affected by Mental Illness

Sep 25, 2012

NAMI Arizona, the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), is proud to announce this year's NAMIBikes Arizona will take place at Veterans Memorial Park (3105 E. Fry Blvd.) in Sierra Vista on October 27. Read More.

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.

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