July 3, 2025
Arlington, VA — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, legislation that will drastically cut critical programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and leave millions of Americans without access to critical health care and support. The bill now goes to the president’s desk, and he […]
READ MOREJuly 1, 2025
Arlington, VA — Today, the U.S. Senate narrowly passed the budget reconciliation bill commonly referred to as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ which includes deep cuts to Medicaid funding. If signed into law, this legislation will lead to millions of Americans losing their health insurance and make it significantly harder for people with mental illness […]
READ MOREJune 25, 2025
During Rest Up Week, NAMI closes its offices to prioritize staff well-being—while continuing to provide essential mental health support. ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is once again leading by example—closing its national office from June 30 to July 4 to give all employees a full week of paid time off […]
READ MOREJune 20, 2025
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s leading grassroots mental health organization, today announced its newly elected 2025–2026 board of directors — a group of leaders with deep community ties and lived experience, committed to advancing mental health as a national priority. Their insight and leadership come at a pivotal […]
READ MOREMay 22, 2025
Arlington, VA – Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget bill that will seriously hurt people with mental illness by massively cutting critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP, which provide lifesaving support to millions of Americans. NAMI is deeply alarmed and saddened by the passage of this bill in the House and […]
READ MOREMay 12, 2025
Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a statement expressing alarm following the newly released congressional proposal to significantly cut Medicaid, which would cause significant harm to people with mental illness and our nation’s mental health infrastructure. The proposal would result in millions of people losing their health care coverage, including […]
READ MOREMay 2, 2025
Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is deeply alarmed following the release today of President Trump’s proposed discretionary funding levels for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, which seek unprecedented and drastic funding cuts across the federal government. While the proposal is a high-level document without specifics on all programs that may be impacted, […]
READ MOREApril 25, 2025
Arlington, VA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is proud to announce that Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI’s chief medical officer, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Humanitarian Award by the Society of Biological Psychiatry (SOBP). The award will be presented during SOBP’s annual meeting in Toronto, Ontario, today, recognizing Dr. Duckworth’s […]
READ MOREApril 3, 2025
Arlington, VA — Americans are deeply and overwhelmingly opposed to slashing funding for Medicaid, according to new polling data released today by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Seven in ten Americans, including a majority across party lines, disagree that Medicaid funding should be cut to reduce government spending, and nearly eight in 10 […]
READ MOREMarch 28, 2025
Trigger warning: this news item contains mention of self-harm and suicide. A recent Dear Abby column highlights the vital role of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in providing support for individuals facing mental health challenges. The letter comes from a father whose 38-year-old daughter attempted suicide and was subsequently abandoned by her fiancé […]
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