NAMI News

NAMI released a report highlighting the impossible barriers millions of Americans living with mental health and substance use disorders faced prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed changes that would expand the sale of certain types of health insurance plans, called “short-term limited duration plans.” If finalized, this rule could negatively impact access to health and mental health care for people with mental illness.

Join us on Thursday June 7 from 2-3:30 pm EST for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration Sponsored Webinar, "Enhancing Recovery Through Lived Experience."  

NAMI is pleased to announce the launch of Serving Safely, a national initiative to help police and sheriffs’ departments effectively respond to mental health crises. 

During the month of May, NAMI will observe Mental Health Month to raise awareness of mental illness. This year, NAMI is launching "CureStigma," a new campaign that positions stigma as a “social virus” that is spreading across America.

NAMI is proud to release “Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency.” NAMI developed this guide to support people experiencing mental health crises and their loved ones.

Following the release of the Fiscal Year 2018 federal appropriations package, NAMI is extremely grateful for the increased investments in mental health services and supports. By including significant funding increases for these programs, Congress has taken a crucial step to support individuals with mental illness and their families. 

Join us on Wednesday March 28, 2018 from 2:30-4:00 pm EST for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Sponsored Webinar, “Myths and Reality: The HIPAA Privacy Rule.”

President Trump’s stigmatizing comments about mental illness reinforce harmful stereotypes and create barriers for people trying to access care. Part of NAMI’s mission is to get people into mental health treatment, and we are willing to work with the Trump administration to improve mental health services in the U.S.

Held on International Self-Injury Awareness Day, this webinar will provide a unique insight into self-harm for those struggling with self-harm, their family members and medical professionals.