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By: Marjorie D. A family dealing with a loved one’s mental illness is not a story—it is a journey filled with twists/turns and mostly nightmare moments. I’m a positive person at heart but do believe in telling things like they … Read more
nami.org | June 2nd, 2026 New work reporting requirement rule could result in massive Medicaid coverage losses for the mental health community Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) expressed strong concerns about new rules released yesterday … Read more
By Elizabeth Marconi | nami.org | June 2, 2026 From struggle to stability Looking back, I displayed symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from a young age. However, like many, I was not properly diagnosed until much later. Life with OCD can feel exhausting. When my symptoms were at their worst, I would spend hours upon hours trying to neutralize or correct … Read more
NAMI – Research News
- Patient and Staff Experiences with Telehealth for Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department June 1, 2025To understand whether telehealth could help supplement emergency department (ED) resources, researchers implemented the Telehealth to Improve Prevention of Suicide (TIPS) program in two Massachusetts EDs and analyzed patient and staff feedback. The post Patient and Staff Experiences with Telehealth for Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department appeared first on NAMI.
- Insurance Status and Mental Health Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic May 1, 2025According to new research analyzing data from the Mental and Substance Use Disorder Prevalence Study, which took place during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, adults with a mental health diagnosis and no insurance were less likely to have received outpatient mental health treatment in the past year compared to privately insured adults […]
NAMI – In the News
- The Role of AI in Mental Health June 24, 2026With people increasingly turning to AI for emotional support, the National Alliance on Mental Illness has launched a first-of-its-kind effort looking into how popular AI tools respond when people ask questions about mental health. NAMI's Dr. Christine Crawford spoke with ABC News correspondent Reena Roy about the importance of thinking carefully about what AI tools […]
- The Call Before the Crisis: Men, Mental Health, and the Families Who Notice First June 17, 2026In this conversation for "The Not Old - Better Show," Dr. Ken Duckworth talks about how men, and their loved ones, can start important conversations about mental health, connect with others, and find support. The post The Call Before the Crisis: Men, Mental Health, and the Families Who Notice First appeared first on NAMI.
