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Register for NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar: In-Person, Virtual And Everything In Between – Supporting Families And Children Returning To School

Aug 19 2020

Register for NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar: "In-Person, Virtual And Everything In Between – Supporting Families And Children Returning To School" on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

U.S. Senate Passes the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act

Aug 7 2020

On August 5^th, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, S. 785, bipartisan legislation focused on efforts to reduce veteran suicide and improve mental health outcomes through improved access to care, better diagnostic tools and increased oversight of VA programs. Read More.

NAMI Disappointed by U.S. Court of Appeals Ruling Allowing Short-Term, Limited Duration Plans

Jul 17 2020

NAMI is extremely frustrated by today’s U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in ACAP v. Treasury, upholding the Administration’s regulation allowing for the sale of harmful short-term, limited duration (STLD) plans as a substitute for comprehensive health insurance. Read More.

An Open Letter in Response to the President's Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities

Jul 17 2020

Today, NAMI, in partnership with CIT International and other national organizations working in mental health and policing, released an open letter responding to President Trump’s June 16^th executive order, “Safe Policing for Safe Communities.” Read More.

FCC Designates 988 as a Nationwide Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Number

Jul 16 2020

Today, NAMI thanks the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for formally designating 988 as a nationwide 3-digit number for mental health crisis and suicide prevention services. Read More.

Register for NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar: Failing Another Test in Addressing Mental Health Disparities

Jul 15 2020

Register for NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar: "Failing Another Test in Addressing Mental Health Disparities" on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

NAMICon 2020 Virtual Event Honors Mental Health Leaders

Jul 15 2020

During NAMICon 2020, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of mental health advocates, NAMI presented awards honoring exemplary leadership at the national, state and local level. Read More.

This Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI is Raising Awareness About Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities

Jul 1 2020

To help raise awareness about mental health care in underrepresented communities, NAMI is releasing the latest installments of the “Strength Over Silence” video series, highlighting three personal stories featuring courage, culture and community. Read More.