How the big biomedical bill advances U.S. mental health care
Posted on Dec 22 2016
PBS News Hour
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U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) the lead sponsor of the NAMI-backed mental health reform is interviewed about its successful adoption. He notes that if you or a family member have a mental health disorder that requires professional help—often at great expense—you unfortunately have to navigate a maze of treatment options, professional designations, insurance claims .
A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Mental Health Resources
Posted on Dec 21 2016
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When you or your family need help, "start at the website of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nami.org. There you can look up treatment options for more than a dozen disorders, from ADHD to schizophrenia, plus find discussion groups and support." Part of a special feature issue.
U.S. ‘Not There Yet’ on Mental Health Parity
Posted on Nov 15 2016
Pew Charitable Trusts: Stateline
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NAMI releasds a survey report finding that in-network mental health care remains harder to find than treatment for other medical conditions (See press release)..
How Can I Afford Mental Health Care?
Posted on Nov 11 2016
New York Magazine
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A lot of health-insurance plans have what are called “phantom networks” that claim to cover your needs, but fall short when help is needed. That's also the focus of a NAMI survey report released the same week as this story. (See press release).
A surprising story about mental illness
Posted on Nov 02 2016
The News Review
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A man who has lived with schizophrenia for 11 year experiences a turn for the better thanks to practical application of NAMI's Engagement Initiative, defined as “winning and keeping trust, expressing that you care.” The story illustrates how NAMI works.