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Teen Suicide Studies

Sep 7, 2007

Teen suicide is an often preventable tragedy. It is an appropriate focus of research and inquiry. Two new studies focused on the issue raise both important clinical and policy questions. Read More.

Virginia Tech Review Panel Report

Aug 30, 2007

The Virginia Tech Panel Report released today is important for the entire nation. It exposes problems that exist not just in Virginia but throughout the country.

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Supreme Court Decision: Mental Illness & Death Penalty

Jun 28, 2007

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has praised today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court blocking the execution of a Texas man who suffers from severe mental illness. Read More.

Virginia Tech, Voting Rights, Stigma Concerns Open NAMI Convention

Jun 21, 2007

The recent tragedy at Virginia Tech in which one student with severe mental illness killed  32 students and professors, and the stigma surrounding mental illness generally, were on the minds of many NAMI leaders as they arrived in San Diego on June 20 for their annual convention. Read More.

NAMI presents award to theatrical film CANVAS; movie with Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden and Emmy Award winner Joe Pantoliano scheduled for theatrical release October 2007

Jun 20, 2007

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will honor the film, CANVAS, with an “Outstanding Media Award” for a dramatic motion picture at its annual convention that opened today in San Diego. Read More.

President’s Virginia Tech Report: A Disappointment

Jun 13, 2007

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services today released the "Report to the President on Issues Raised by the Virginia Tech Tragedy." 

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NAMI Applauds “Network of Care,” Encourages Statewide Partnerships

Jun 11, 2007

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has entered into a partnershipwith Trilogy Integrated Resources, creators of the  Network of Care comm unity Web sites, to familiarize NAMI members with the powerful on-line resources provided by the Network—and to promote its adoption by state and local government agencies nationwide.

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NAMI Honors Exemplary Psychiatrists

May 21, 2007

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honored 18 physicians with "Exemplary Psychiatrists Awards" at the international American Psychiatric Association (APA) annual meeting held in San Diego , California. Read More.

To manage mental illness, free on-line video and workbook focus on diet, exercise, smoking cessation

Apr 20, 2007

Treating mental illness does not depend on medication or talk therapy alone. It’s a matter of mind and body, especially the heart. Read More.

The Virginia Tech Tragedy: Distinguishing Mental Illness from Violence

Apr 18, 2007

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) extends its sympathy to all the families who have lost loved ones in the terrible tragedy at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. We are an organization of individuals and families whose lives have been affected by serious mental illnesses.

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