January 17, 2021
Currently Georgia ranks the worst in the US in access to mental health care including access to insurance, access to treatment, quality and cost of insurance, access to special education, and mental health workforce availability.
Now, more than ever, it is essential that lawmakers HEAR and SEE stories of how mental health affects every corner of their communities.
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Frontline professionals face many challenges in their day-to-day work life. From the pressure of making sure people get the help and care they need to working long shifts — health care and public safety are stressful fields of work.
When you encounter chronic stress, trauma and the negative effects of shiftwork as a part of your daily work life, an added source of stress like COVID-19 can feel overwhelming. With concerns about passing the virus to family and friends,
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We are pleased to announce our Call for Proposals is now open for Virtual NAMICon 2021. We are seeking proposals that encourage mental health education and innovation and are informed by theory, research and practice. Share your expertise and help the mental health community navigate the evolving health care system and forge a path to a better future.
Visit NAMI’s Call for Proposals page for more details on how you can submit.
more » Read MoreCEOs from 14 Top Mental Health Organizations Join Together to Engage Federal and State Officials in 50 States to Prioritize Response to Nation’s Escalating Mental Health Crisis
Historic Mental Health Leadership Alliance to Present Government Officials with 7-Pillar Roadmap to Stem Crisis in Mental Health and Substance Use Care as Americans Grapple with COVID-19 Pandemic
Roadmap for Recovery Includes Focus on Early Intervention, Emergency Crisis Response, Leveling of Racial and Economic Inequalities in Health Care, Parity in Payment
by Health Insurance Plans, Among Other Core Issues
Washington, D.C. – December 16, 2020 – The chief executives of the nation’s 14 leading mental health advocacy organizations and professional associations today announced the formation of a unified coalition that will engage with the federal government,
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Register here for Online Support Groups
The following two groups are being offered online, using the Zoom platform:
NAMI Family Support Group
2nd Monday of month at 6:30-8:00PM
2nd Tuesday of month at 6:30-8:00PM
4th Tuesday of month at 6:30-8:00PM
NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group
4th Tuesday of month at 6:30-8:00PM
NAMI Family Support Group is a 90-minute support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions.
more » Read MoreCOVID-19 guide for people with mental illness, their caregivers, and loved ones
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, released a guide to answer frequently asked questions regarding the intersection between Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and people affected by mental illness, their caregivers and loved ones. Now available in Spanish.
“We recognize that people living with mental illness face additional challenges dealing with COVID-19, as do their caregivers and loved ones,” said NAMI CEO Daniel H.
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