Month: December 2023
This is a story of how one couple defied the odds and worked through mental illness and addiction together, and how NAMI supported them on that road to recovery every … Read more
By Sheldon A. Jacobs, from nami.org — I grew up in an inner-city community in San Diego, California, called “Southeast.” This area has always been known for crime, drugs and … Read more
By Rhitu Chatterjee, from NPR — Roughly two-thirds of Americans with a diagnosed mental health condition were unable to access treatment in 2021, though they had health insurance. And only … Read more
By Jocelyn Gecker, apnews.com – Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school. Girls ganged up, calling her “fat” and “ugly.” Boys tripped and pushed her. … Read more
By nami.org – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today announced the members of its inaugural StigmaFree Workplace Advisory Council. The Council comprises corporate leaders representing diverse industries including … Read more
The findings show strong public interest in Congress taking decisive action to improve the nation’s ongoing mental health crisis.