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 it very more »
Read MoreThis time of year, Congress makes decisions on funding important programs and services. We need your voice to tell policymakers to pass a budget that invests in mental health research, services and supports. Fortunately, the House Appropriations Committee has already shown that they are willing to support Americans affected by mental health conditions by passing a funding more »
Read MoreWe wanted to bring to your attention a recent NIMH-supported study, “Association Between the Release of Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why and Suicide Rates in the United States: An Interrupted Times Series Analysis” in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The study concluded there was a correlation between the release of more »
Read MoreOn Wednesday night, April 10th 2019, the Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library Community Room was transformed into an art exhibit promoting Self-Expression for Montgomery County Youth. The exhibit, hosted by NAMI Montgomery County PA and Montgomery County MYLIFE, exhibited over 100 pieces of art in various mediums including but not limited to drawings, sketches, more »
Read More(As of Jan 10, 2019) What’s still running Roughly 75% of the government has already been funded for 2019, so many services are continuing without interruption. Social Security (including SSI/SSDI disability) People receiving Social Security or SSI/SSDI payments will continue to receive their benefits. These programs are funded and are not be affected by the partial more »
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