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Tell Congress to Help New Veterans Keep the Mental Health Medications They Need!

May 14, 2015

The way things stand now, if you decide to transition out of service and into veteran status, your medication might not transfer with you. This is unacceptable. Contact your member of Congress and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 2123 the Enhancing Veterans Access to Treatment Act. 

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17 U.S. Senators Write Letter To Secretary Burwell Citing NAMI Report on Parity

May 11, 2015

A group of U.S. Senators call for action to ensure transparency and mental health parity in Affordable Care Act insurance plans. 

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National Alliance on Mental Illness Launches StigmaFree Campaign

May 1, 2015

To support Mental Health Month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the philosophy hope & grace initiative are joining forces to launch the StigmaFree campaign.

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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Reduce Criminalization

Apr 20, 2015

Last week, a bipartisan group of legislators introduced the Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015 in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives which will help people with mental illness who are caught up in the criminal justice system.

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Tell Congress to Support Accountability for Students with Disabilities!

Apr 13, 2015

Contact your Senators today to thank them for their support for students with disabilities and ask that the final bill include provisions designed to ensure that students with disabilities, including mental health conditions, are given the opportunity to reach their full academic potential and are protected from harm.

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Mental Health Care: NAMI Report Finds Insurance Discrimination, Lack of Transparency under Parity Laws

Apr 1, 2015

Health insurance plans are falling short in coverage of mental health and substance abuse conditions according to a report issued today by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), based on a survey of 2,720 consumers and an analysis of 84 insurance plans in 15 states.

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NAMI Statement: The Germanwings Tragedy

Mar 31, 2015

NAMI expresses our condolences to all of the families affected by the tragedy on Germanwings flight 9525 and reassures the public that events like this one involving mental illness are incredibly rare.

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House and Senate Budget Resolutions Potentially Harmful

Mar 24, 2015

The House and Senate Budget Committees called on Congress to change Medicaid, repeal the ACA and balance the budget within 10 years. 

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NAMI and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Announce Partnership for Broader Mental Health Education, Awareness, and Support Nationwide

Mar 17, 2015

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Inc.® have launched a new partnership to expand mental health education, awareness, and support activities on the campuses of colleges and universities and in local communities.

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Help Protect Mental Health Medications In Medicare Part D

Mar 13, 2015

The Medicare Formulary Improvement Act (S. 648) was just introduced to protect mental health medications in Medicare Part D. We need you to take action today!

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