RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY NAMI is committed to improving the lives of people impacted by mental health conditions through effective treatments, equitable public policies, and greater knowledge and understanding in society. Research is essential to advance each of these goals. When NAMI is approached to be involved in research of any type, at any level, we take more »
Read MoreThe 2020 elections are fast approaching. While local races might be different, across the country, one issue is on every ballot: mental health. That’s why we need you to join us and pledge to #Vote4MentalHealth this fall. Once elected, your policymakers make decisions on policies that directly impact mental health care in your community. Your more »
Read MoreCDC Study Sheds New Light On Mental Health Crisis Linked To Coronavirus Pandemic Posted on Aug 13 2020 CNN NAMI mentioned The Covid-19 crisis has brought with it a mental health crisis in the U.S., and new CDC data shows just how broad the pandemic’s impact on mental health might be. The survey found that almost 41% more »
Read MoreAs the resolution states, NAMI is strongly committed to the principle that all individuals, including communities of color and people with mental illness, should be treated with respect and dignity and deserve equitable health outcomes and full inclusion. We must not simply condemn racism and call it a day. NAMI, in order to fulfill our more »
Read More“The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental health care in communities of color cannot be ignored. The inequality and lack of cultural competency in mental health treatment cannot be ignored. “Our nation’s African American community is going through an extremely more »
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