Jo Ciavaglia Buck County Courier Times Published 5:00am ET Jan. 12, 2021 There is a new pandemic spreading across the U.S., but this one isn’t fueled by microscopic infectious parasites. It is the result of the emotional overload tied to a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of a worldwide health crisis on top of social, economic, racial and political unrest more »
Read MoreThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol building: “The images of mobs storming the seat of our nation’s government are deeply troubling, scary and may negatively impact the mental health of many Americans from all backgrounds. more »
Read MoreIn an effort to streamline the flow of information between the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and Providers, Provider Associations and Consumer/Family/Advocate representatives, OMHSAS will hold monthly webinars throughout 2021. Starting in January 2021, the webinars for Providers, Provider Associations and Consumer/Family/Advocates will take place on the third Tuesday of each month more »
Read More12/22/2020 Late yesterday, Congress passed major legislation (a bill combining the FY 2021 federal budget and COVID-relief provisions) that includes big wins for mental health — provisions that NAMI fought for that will benefit people with mental health conditions as well as nonprofits, like NAMI state and local organizations. This legislation is especially critical given the dramatic more »
Read MoreDecisions are being made RIGHT NOW in Congress on what will end up in the next COVID-19 relief bill. But the current proposal DOES NOT include additional funding for mental health. We need your voice to make sure this doesn’t happen. One in 3 people in the U.S. are reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression more »
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