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NAMI Praises NIMH Study on Treatment of Schizophrenia; Medications Must Be Chosen Carefully; Issues Identified for Continued Research

Sep 21, 2005

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) this week praised the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) for the first installment in a series of studies on the treatment of schizophrenia

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NAMI Hits FEMA Policy for Ignoring People With Mental Illnesses In Hurricane Relief

Sep 14, 2005

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to broaden its Crisis Counseling Program to include treatment and services for people with serious mental illnesses.

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NAMI Creates Dedicated Fund for Hurricane Disaster Relief for Mental Illness

Sep 2, 2005

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has established a special dedicated fund to help provide relief to individuals and families affected by serious mental illnesses in the Gulf region left devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Read More.

Albuquerque Tragedy

Aug 26, 2005

Three years ago, President Bush visited Albuquerque, New Mexico and made a call to action to transform the nation’s mental health care system.

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National Depression Survey Reveals Gap in Awareness of Treatment Goals

Aug 23, 2005

Results of a new national survey reveal a disparity between what people with depression say they know about their illness and how they manage it.

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Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia, M.D., of Pennsylvania is New NAMI Board President

Aug 1, 2005

Delegates to the recent national convention of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) in Austin, Texas elected four new members to the organization’s board of directors, along with one incumbent, to three-year terms. Read More.

16 National Organizations Cite Crisis in Mental Health System, Release Roadmap for Reform

Jul 27, 2005

Today at the U.S. Capitol, the Campaign for Mental Health Reform released "Emergency Response: A Roadmap for Federal Action on America’s Mental Health Crisis." The coalition of 16 national organizations proposed 28 action steps as a "roadmap" for Congress and the Administration to transform the country's ailing mental health care system.

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NAMI Florida Opposes AHCA Decision on Changes to Access to Medications for Mental Illness

Jul 13, 2005

As the state’s largest grassroots mental health organization of people living with mental illnesses, their families and friends, NAMI Florida is gravely concerned about the recent decision by the Florida Legislature and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to limit access to life-saving medications for people diagnosed with a mental illness. Read More.

The Mental Health Community Responds to Tom Cruise’s Today Show Interview

Jun 24, 2005

Recent interviews by actor Tom Cruise about mental illness, such as those on the TODAY Show on June 24, as part of a movie publicity tour, have outraged mental health consumers and family members. Read More.

NAMI Honors California Volunteer for Exceptional Service and Dedication

Jun 20, 2005

NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) has presented its annual 'Outstanding NAMI Member' Award to William (Bill) Harwood of Santa Ana, California. Read More.

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