Welcome to the NAMI Newsroom! Every day, the media publishes stories about mental health. As a leading voice in the mental health community, NAMI can help journalists and thought leaders shape their messages by providing knowledgeable spokespeople, statistics and personal stories of people living with mental illness.
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 […]
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