Press Releases

Mental Healthcare Benefits Erode Farther and Faster Than Thought Landmark Study

May 6, 1998

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS), and the Association of Behavioral Group Practices (ABGP) will announce the findings of a landmark study demonstrating significant erosion of benefits for mental and addictive disorders over the past decade.

NAMI Praises Tennessee Legislature for Passing Parity Bill

April 27, 1998

The Tennessee House and Senate rectified a great wrong on April 23 by unanimously passing HB 3177 which mandates that health insurance plans provide coverage for mental illnesses at the same level as physical illnesses.

NAMI Blasts Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating for Veto of State Parity Bill

April 24, 1998

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today blasted Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating (R) for his veto of SB 1059, which would have required health insurance and health benefit plans for 50 or more employees to include coverage for severe mental illnesses equal to that of physical illnesses.

NAMI Urges Surgeon General To Make Suicide Prevention Top Priority

April 17, 1998

Statement by Laurie M. Flynn, Executive Director, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

NAMI applauds Surgeon General David Satcher for recognizing the epidemic proportions suicide has reached and for announcing plans to develop the National Suicide Prevention Strategy our nation so desperately needs. 

The National Alliance For The Mentally Ill Urges Illinois Senate Action On House Bill 111

April 17, 1998

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is urging the Illinois senate to help bring an end to discrimination against people with mental illness and pass House Bill 111 currently being held in the Senate Rules Committee. 

NAMI Salutes Georgia Governor and State Lawmakers

April 13, 1998

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today praised Georgia Governor, Zell Miller and state lawmakers for standing up to stigma and ending insurance discrimination against people with severe mental illnesses.

NAMI Congratulates Massachusetts Senate On Passing Parity And Urges House To Do The Same

April 3, 1998

The Massachusetts Senate rectified a great wrong on April 2nd by passing S-1877, "An Act Relative to Certain Health Care Benefits."

NAMI Congratulates NJ Senate On Passing Parity And Urges NJ Assembly To Do The Same

April 1, 1998

The New Jersey Senate rectified a great wrong on March 30th by passing S-86, "An Act Concerning Health Insurance Benefits for Mental Health."

Full Health Insurance Coverage A Must For People With Severe Mental Illnesses

March 26, 1998

NAMI applauds the bipartisan leadership of Representatives Marge Roukema (R-NJ), Connie Morella (R-MD), Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Bob Wise (D-WV) in working to provide equal health insurance for people with severe mental illnesses. 

Millions With Schizophrenia Not Getting Basic Treatment, Landmark Study Shows Care Lags Far Behind Science

March 24, 1998

In response to the alarming results of a landmark study which reveals that more than half of individuals with schizophrenia receive inadequate care, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today released new treatment guidelines for this vulnerable population.