NAMI Iowa's Tammy Nyden, professor of philosophy at Grinnell College, has led the campaign for child mental heath services Things are moving in  the right direction, but not fast enough.

NAMI senior policy advisor Ron Honberg discusses the alleged gunman in the Fort Lauderdale airport shooting and if there is a disconnect between treatment of mental illnesses and gun laws (3 minute video).

NAMI posted a tribute on Twitter and its Facebook page, highlighting one of quotes about how living with bipolar disorder requires "stamina and courage.” NAMI medical director Ken Duckworth said that her box-office legacy pales in comparison to what she did for millions of Americans living with mental illness.