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NIMH Study of Schizophrenia Drugs Falls Far Short
AMERICANS REVEAL TOP STRESSORS, HOW THEY COPE
Mental Health America Honors Pitney Bowes for Leadership in Employee Wellness
Medicare Drug Benefit’s First Open Enrollment Period: NMHA Encourages Beneficiaries to Shop Around for Best Plan
Help Support NMHA with Donations to Help People Escape from the Stress of Their
NIMH Releases Final STAR*D Findings
NMHA Releases Four Policy Position Statements
Call for Presentations: NMHA 2007 Annual Meeting
Talking to Kids about Fear and Violence
Diverse New Coalition Launches Education Campaign to Counter Misconceptions About Depression
Leading Mental Health Advocacy and Academic Groups Form Alliance
Five-Year Anniversary of September 11
Mental Illness Over-Represented in Jails & Prisons
Before/After Katrina Study Looks at Rates of Mental Illness and Suicide
Hurricane Katrina Anniversary: Mental Health Needs Continue Unmet
NMHA Provides "Back to School" Wellness Tips to Smooth Transition into School Year
Andrea Yates Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity in Retrial
NMHA Calls for Delay on New Medicaid Documentation Law
NMHA welcomes new members to its Board of Directors
NMHA Elects First Latino Chairman of the Board
NMHA Recognizes Leading Mental Health Advocates
NMHA Recognizes Young Mental Health Advocates
NMHA Honors Sylvia Caras, Founder of
NMHA Honors Journalists for Mental Health Coverage
Mental Health Insurance Crisis Affecting Millions of Americans Suffering From Depression, Other Mental Health Disorders
NMHA Honors Actress, Author, Former First Lady of New Jersey and Iraq Veteran for Outstanding Contributions to Mental Health
NNMHA to Honor 'Marlboro Man' Blake Miller
2006 NMHA Annual Meeting "Building the Movement" Gathers Healthcare Leaders Rosalynn Carter, Newt Gingrich and More
2006 NMHA Annual Meeting to Bring Together Leaders in Healthcare, Rosalynn Carter, Newt Gingrich and More
NMHA Selects One of the Nation's Leading Mental Health Researchers and Administrators as its New President
Survey Shows Americans Ignore Fundamental Steps to Improve Sleep and Mood
National Organizations Partner to Promote Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
Consumer Art Sought for NMHA Annual Meeting Display and Auction
NMHA Urges Court to Set Constitutional Framework for Insanity Pleas
REMINDER: 2006 NMHA Awards Deadline Approaching
So-Called "Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act" Bad for America's Health
NMHAs 2006 Mental Health Month Products Benefit Wellness
MIND Your Health: May Is Mental Health Month 2006
Mrs. Rosalynn Carter and Newt Gingrich to Headline 2006 NMHA Annual Meeting
NIMH Releases Landmark Schizophrenia Research
NMHA Commends 'Mental Health Parity' Study, Urges Enactment of Legislation
NIMH STAR*D Findings Could Redefine the Way America Views, Seeks and Receives Treatment for Depression
NMHA Applauds FDA Review of ADHD Medications for Youth
NMHA Issues Call for 2006 Annual Awards Program
Senate Committee Approves Harmful Insurance Bill on Party Lines, Rejects Mental Health Parity Amendment
Feds May Reinstate Policy to Cover "Substantially All" Mental Health Drugs Under Medicare
NMHA Receives $100,000 Through the AstraZeneca Charity Challenge at PGA TOURs Ford Championship at Doral
National Organizations Expose Lack of Planning for Children Struggling in Katrina's Aftermath
NMHA Commends NIMH on STEP-BD Studies
President's FY 2007 Budget Foreshadows Bleak Future of Mental Health Care
Bush Calls for Affordable Health Care in State of the Union
House Vote Expected on Reconciliation Bill, Steep Medicaid Cuts
NMHA Media Awards Honor Excellent Reporting on Mental Health
Execution Scheduled for NC Man with History of Neglect and Trauma
NMHA Lauds NIMH on Landmark Depression Treatment Research, STAR*D
NMHA RELEASES SPANISH-LANGUAGE MEDICARE WORKBOOK
The History Channel partners with NMHA, the nation's largest mental health organization, to promote Lincoln program
NMHA Lauds National Business Group on Health´s New Employer Guide
Spread Holiday Cheer: Support Mental Health with NMHA Gifts
NMHA to the House: Vote “No” on Budget Reconciliation
House Bill to End Insurance Discrimination Gains Majority Support
The Countdown's Over: Medicare Prescription Drug Enrollment Begins
mpower Releases New PSAs to College Radio Stations Nationwide
Veterans Day: Remember the Mental Well-Being of Our Troops
Annual 'Party for Life' to Benefit mpower
MEDICAID: House Cuts Threaten Poorest, Sickest Americans
NMHA 2006 Annual Meeting: "Building the Movement"
NMHA Releases New Medicare Consumer Workbook
Mental Health Groups Launch Web Site Dedicated to Medicare's New Prescription Drug Benefit
National Depression Screening Day: NMHA Provides Education and Support to Hurricane Victims and Responders
NMHA Commends NIMH on Landmark Schizophrenia Research
September 14 Marks National AD/HD Awareness Day
Rebuilding the Gulf Coast: Mental Health Crisis Response Fund
Katrina Deals Unprecedented Blow
"Check Your Head" Glowbands Urge Youth Mental Health Awareness, Benefit mpower and 1-800-SUICIDE
House VA Committee Spotlights War Vets' Mental Health, Need to Reverse Pattern of Wars
16 National Organizations Cite Crisis in Mental Health System, Release Roadmap for Reform
London Attacks Threaten Mental Health of Global Community
Rep. Paul's Anti-Mental Health Amendment Struck Down
War of the Words: Tom Cruise's Messages on the Today Show Perpetuate Fear and Misinformation
Six Young Advocates Receive mpower Awards for Promoting Mental Health
Congressional Members Honored for Mental Health Leadership
NMHA Honors Mental Health Leaders and Advocates
Journalists Recognized for Excellence in Mental Health Coverage
Mental Health Advocates Convene on Capitol Hill
NMHA Honors Journalist Jane Pauley for Raising Awareness About Mental Illness
KFF Paper on Evidence-Based Reviews for Medicaid Pharmacy Policies Reiterates Concerns of NMHA and Other Health Advocates
NMHA Provides Practical Tips for Parents
Medicaid Commission Created to Push Through Unwarranted Cuts
NMHA Hosts Media Conference Call with Experts and Families
A Public Health Crisis: Children and Adolescents With Mental Disorders
NMHA Identifies Treatment Principles for Vulnerable Prison Population
NMHA Joins Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Campaign for Mental Health Reform Hosts Hill Briefings on Children's Mental Disorders
Mental Health Month '05
May 3 Is Childhood Depression Awareness Day
NMHA Lauds Bill to Meet War Vets' Mental Health Needs
NMHA Releases Medicare "Cheat Sheet"
Senate Protects Medicaid - Strikes Cuts from Budget Resolution
Consumer-Run Mental Health Organizations Receive Boost
Parents and Teens Finally Agree on Something: ADHD Treatment Works
Sen. Smith Calls Hearing on Impact of Medicare Rx Benefit on "Dual Eligibles"
Musicians Voice Their Support for the Mental Health of America's Youth in New mpower Radio PSAs
NMHA Lauds Supreme Court Decision to Ban Juvenile Death Penalty
Nation’s Leading Mental Health Groups Warn Against Relying Solely on “Effectiveness Research”
Social Service Organizations Respond to SAMHSA
1-877-GRADHLP Joins National Hopeline Network
2005 Media Awards to Honor Journalists Who Excel in Reporting on Mental Health Issues
NMHA 2005 Annual Conference to Honor Jane Pauley and Mark Wahlberg for Raising Public Awareness of Mental Health Issues
President Releases Proposed FY 2006 Budget
Take Action: Policymakers and Punk Rockers Promote Youth Suicide Prevention
Take Action: Policymakers and Punk Rockers Promote Youth Suicide Prevention
U.S. Pharmacopeia Issues Final Medicare Formulary Drug Classification Guidelines
Stayed Execution for NC Man With Schizophrenia
NMHA Calls on NC Governor to Commute Death Sentence to Life in Prison
NMHA 2005 Annual Conference “Justice for All” to Address Community Mental Health Needs, Access to Care Issues and Discriminat
President Signs Suicide Prevention Bill into Law
FDA Orders “Black Box” Label for Antidepressants Prescribed for Youth
October 7 is National Depression Screening Day
NMHA Releases New Guide on Promising Treatments for Youth With Mental Health Problems in the Juvenile Justice System
NMHA Lauds FDA Review of Antidepressants for Youth
FDA Continues Review of Antidepressant Use for Children
Threat of Terrorism Continues, NMHA Calls for Increased Investment in Mental Health
FDA Continues to Review Antidepressants Use for Youth
September 7 Marks National AD/HD Awareness Day
Mental Health Problems on Campus Are Increasing
Back to School 2004: Take Time to Talk With Your Child
New NMHA Guides Tackle Issues Plaguing Juvenile Justice System
Virginian with Serious Mental Illness Scheduled for Execution
Campaign for Mental Health Reform Calls for Improved Performance and Outcome Measurements in Mental Health
Nation’s Leading Medical Institutions Call for an End to Juvenile Death Penalty
Advocates Praise Senate Passage of Suicide Prevention Bill
Congress Must Act to End Children’s Mental Health Crisis
NMHA Lauds Bill to Improve Mental Health Services for Older Americans
Advocates Praise Efforts to Address Criminalization of People With Mental Illnesses
News Advisory: Congressional Hearing on People With Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System
“Voices of Hope” Illuminate Need for Mental Health Parity NOW
NMHA Honors Four Young Adults for Work in Mental Health
NMHA Honors Four Policymakers for Leadership in Mental Health
NMHA Recognizes Outstanding Service in Mental Health Field
Ten Journalists Will Be Recognized for Excellence in Mental Health Coverage
NMHA to Present Highest Honors to Mental Health Advocates
CMHS Director Discusses Mental Health System Improvements at NMHA Annual Meeting
Advocates Postpone Capitol Hill “Parity Now” Rally Scheduled for June 10
Advocates to Hold June 10 “Parity Now” Rally at U.S. Capitol
Older Americans Need Greater Access to Treatment and Services
Mental Health Advocates and Stakeholders Convene on Capitol Hill
Another Texan with Serious Mental Illness Slated for Execution
Examining All the Evidence: When Evidence-Based Medicine Isn’t What it Seems
May 4 is Childhood Depression Awareness Day
Emergency Departments See Dramatic Increase in People with Mental Illness Seeking Care
Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Strategies to Improve Community-based Services
NMHA Commends FDA’s Safety Message Around Antidepressants
Employees With Depression View Illness as Roadblock to Career Success
NMHA to Senators: Reject Budget Plan
North Carolina Man with Serious Mental Illnesses Slated for Execution
NMHA Welcomes FY 05 SAMHSA Funding Increase
NMHA Awards Honor Outstanding Efforts in Mental Health Movement
Texas to Execute Man With Serious Mental Illness
NMHA Lauds FDA Safety Review of Antidepressants for Youth
Supreme Court to Consider Ban on Juvenile Executions
As Threat of Terrorism Continues, Americans Look for Psychological Support
Medicaid Cuts Causing People with Mental Illnesses to Needlessly Suffer
Celebrating the Holiday Season During Times of Uncertainty
New Hampshire to Import Prescription Drugs from Canada
Shortsighted and Dangerous:
Report Slanders NIMH’s Broad Research Agenda
NMHA President Honored with Wellstone Mental Health Award
Important Step Taken to End Gap in VA Mental Health Services
Depression Among Working Women Number One Barrier to Success
Texas’ Governor Perry Hears – and Responds to – Cries of Injustice
NMHA Launches “mpower: musicians for mental health”
NMHA’s New Online Bookstore Offers Innovative Mental Health Resources
NMHA Affiliates Host Depression Screening Sites Nationwide on Oct. 9
Parents Forced to Forfeit Custody of Children for Mental Health Care
Presidential Hopeful Howard Dean Spotlights Mental Health
John Kerry Reveals Vision for America’s Mental Health
America’s Mental Health Still Ignored in Terrorism Response
57,000 Texas Children at Risk of Losing Mental Health Benefits
NMHA Offers Tips for Coping With the Anniversary of Sept. 11
Transition to College Can Be Emotionally Turbulent for Young Adults
Back to School Raises Concerns Over Bullying for Many Kids
NMHA's 2004 Conference to Address Barriers to Mental Health Care
U.S. Senate Confronts Criminalization of People with Mental Illness
President’s Commission Offers Prescription for Broken Mental Health System
Mental Health Leaders Available for Interviews on President’s Commission Report
Christine Wilhelm Lesson: Time to Focus on Prevention
Mental Health Experts Provide Tips for Reservists Returning to Work
Congress Ignoring Mental Health Needs of Medicare Beneficiaries
NMHA Lauds Supreme Court Decision on Sodomy Law
NMHA Commends SAMHSA’s Appointment of New CMHS Director
NMHA Provides Five Communities With Grants to Address the Needs of Families Living With Mental Illness
NMHA Provides Crisis Response Planning Grants to Six Communities
People With Schizophrenia and Caregivers Face Burdensome Barriers to Care
Zero Tolerance Policies Unfairly Target Youth With Support Needs
NMHA Welcomes New Leadership to Board of Directors
NMHA Lauds Bill to Combat Criminalization of People with Mental Illness
NMHA to Honor Senator Kennedy with Lifetime Achievement Award
NMHA to Honor Late Sen. Paul Wellstone with “Into The Light” Award
Philip Burguières Will Be Honored for Mental Health Advocacy
Nine Journalists Win NMHA Mental Health Media Awards
Five Young Adults Win NMHA Medals of Excellence for Raising Awareness About Childhood Mental Health Disorders
Jon Scott of Time Warner Cable Will Be Honored for 25 Years of Volunteer Service On Behalf of People With Mental Illness
NMHA Recognizes Oregon’s Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network For Mental Health Prevention Efforts
Legislative Leaders Awarded for Allegiance to Nation’s Mental Health
Mental Health Leaders, Policymakers and Advocates Assemble in Washington, D.C.
Mental Health Leader Jacki McKinney to Receive NMHA’s Highest Honor
Olympic Hurdler Derrick Adkins to Address National Mental Health Conference
Mental Health Association of Essex County, New Jersey, Honored
MHA of Lake County, Indiana, to Receive National Award for “Power Paws” Program
Mental Health Experts Provide Tips for Military Personnel Returning Home
NMHA Honors Maryland Student’s Efforts to Prevent College Suicides
People With Schizophrenia and Caregivers Recognize, Speak Out About Barriers to Quality of Life
Can’t Make the Grade: Report Details State Mental Health Priorities
Mental Health Leaders, Policymakers and Advocates Assemble in Washington, D.C.
Leave No Child Behind – Unless They Have a Mental Disorder
May 6 is Childhood Depression Awareness Day
Can’t Make the Grade: Report to Assess State Mental Health Priorities
Parents of Children with Mental Illness Sacrifice Custody for Needed Care
May is Mental Health Month 2004: Mental Health Matters in Your Life
Budget Plans Threaten Our Most Vulnerable Citizens
May Is Mental Health Month 2003 to Focus on Workplace Outreach
Mental Health Experts Available for Interview on Dealing With the Stress of War
Coping With the Stress of War in the Workplace
NMHA Offers Tips for College Students on Coping With War
Oklahoma Plans Unjust Execution of Scott Allen Hain
Mental Health Experts Offer Tips for Talking With Children About War
Mental Health Experts Offer Tips on Coping With the Stress of War
Diversion Programs Prevent the Criminalization of Mental Illness
NAMI and NMHA Raise Serious Concerns Over Multi-State Restrictions on Medications in Medicaid
Passage of Mental Health Parity Law Should Be a Top Priority
Mental Health Experts Provide Tips for Coping With Terrorist Threat
FY 2004 Budget Fails to Prioritize Mental Health
APA, NAMI, NMHA Call Upon States to Preserve Access to Psychotropic Medications
New NMHA Brochure Addresses Bipolar Disorder in African American Community
New Survey Reveals Stereotypes and Misconceptions Still Shape Americans’ Understanding of Bipolar Disorder
Satellite Interview Opportunity – TUESDAY, JANUARY 28th
NMHA to Mississippi Governor: Commute Ronald Foster’s Death Sentence
NMHA Named a Top Health Charity
National Survey of Teens Shows Anti-Gay Bullying Common in Schools
NMHA to Release First-Ever Poll on Kids’ Attitudes on Anti-Gay Harassment and Announce New Program to Reduce Bullying
House Passes Limited-Parity Extension
James Willie Brown to Die for His Mental Illness
President’s Commission Calls for 'Dramatic Reform' of U.S. Mental Health System
Statement on the Loss of Sen. Paul Wellstone by NMHA President & CEO Michael Faenza
Mental Health Experts Provide Tips To Employers To Help Employees Cope with Impact of Sniper Shootings
Mental Health Experts Provide Tips for Coping with Impact of Sniper Shootings
Helping Children Cope With Fear and Anxiety After Sniper Shootings
Americans to Congress: Pass Mental Health Parity Legislation
NMHA Affiliates Host Depression Screening Sites Nationwide on Oct. 10
Colleges Must Take Action to Reduce Suicide Among Students
NMHA Prevention Guide Offers Strategies for Healthcare Purchasers
Strategy Needed to Address the Mental Health Impact of Terrorism
Coping With the Anniversary of September 11
NMHA to Networks: Your Viewers’ Mental Health Is Worth Your Consideration
NMHA Commends PA State Legislator for Supporting Federal Parity Legislation
NMHA Issues Challenge to President’s Mental Health Commission:
T.J. Jones Faces Unjust Execution
The Time is Now to Pass H.R. 4066 and End Insurance Discrimination
NMHA Calls on States to Protect Consumer Access to Medications Under Medicaid
NMHA Addresses President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
New NMHA Fact Sheets Address Challenges for Parents With Mental Illness
NMHA Welcomes New Leadership to Board of Directors
NMHA Applauds Today’s Supreme Court Decision Prohibiting The Death Penalty for Defendants with Mental Retardation
Parity Now! Rally Shows Determination to End Discrimination
Mental Health Advocates Honored for Professional and Volunteer Service
Legislative Leaders Named National Award Winners For Mental Health Advocacy
NMHA Presents Highest Honor to Pioneering Advocates
Mental Health Association Honored for Culturally Competent Program
Nine Journalists Win NMHA Mental Health Media Awards
Mental Health Leader Honored for Volunteer Service
Sidney Taurel Honored with NMHA’s President’s Award
Five Young Adults Win NMHA Medals of Excellence for Raising Awareness about Childhood Mental Disorders
Mental Health Association of Los Angeles County Honored for the Village Program
NMHA Honors Children’s Advocate Marian Wright Edelman
NMHA to Honor Rep. Marge Roukema with “Into The Light” Award
NMHA Assembles Mental Health Leaders and Advocates in Washington, D.C.
Napoleon Beazley Faces Unjust Execution 
New Program Will Support Recovery for People with Mental Illness
Childhood Depression Awareness Day
Mental Health Commission Is Good Step, But Not Nearly Enough
NMHA: Three Cheers For Bush
Mental Health Parity Is a Civil Rights Issue
Children with Disabilities Must Not Be Left Behind
Juvenile Offender Christopher Simmons To Be Killed in Missouri
Reformed Prisoner Abu-Ali Abdur’Rahman Faces Unjust Execution
Advance Directives Help Prevent Psychiatric Crises and Promote Recovery
NMHA Welcomes Introduction of Parity Bill by Reps. Roukema and Kennedy
Yates Lesson: Time to Focus on Treatment Needs
A Death Sentence for Andrea Yates Does Not Serve Justice
NMHA Congressional Briefing to Focus on Children’s Mental Health
Parity Battle Resumes With New Determination to End Discrimination
Andrea Yates Needs Treatment, Not a Death Sentence
Williams Death Sentence Commuted to Life In Prison
Faenza Testifies Before Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles
Georgia Plans Unjust Execution of Juvenile Offender Alexander Williams
NMHA Warns Public, Scientologists Not Qualified to Provide Mental Healthcare
Overburdened Mental Health System Is Underfunded
NMHA Guide Helps Families Negotiate the Juvenile Justice System
New Toolkit Helps Communities Improve Mental Health Care for Diverse Populations
Mental Health Courts Must Protect Civil Rights
Defeat Fuels Determination to Win Parity Battle
Why Mental Health Insurance Parity is Important
NMHA Ranked Top Health Charity in National Magazines
Science of Remission, Art of Recovery
It’s Time to End the Discrimination and the Myths
NMHA CEO Michael Faenza Wins APA Speaker’s Award
NMHA Builds Home With Family Affected By Mental Illness
A Time of Resolve
NMHA Affiliates Tour Detention Facilities with Community Leaders
Senate Passes Mental Health Parity
Attention to Every American’s Mental Health is Paramount Now
NMHA Teams with Stanford University Scientists to Survey Public Stress from Terrorist Attacks
NMHA Briefing to Focus on Coping in Wake of Tragedy
NMHA Provides Tips for Coping with Disaster for Young Adults
NMHA and AAPC Develop Tips for Faith Communities on Coping with Disaster
Mental Health Infrastructure Funding a Priority
NMHA Establishes Mental Health Crisis Response Fund
Beware Scientologists Claiming To Be Mental Health Professionals
Mental Health Associations Helping New York and Washington Areas
Americans Need to Know About Mental Health Aspects of Dealing with National Tragedy
Time for Reassurance
Families, Friends and Teachers Need to Focus on Trauma Issues
NMHA to Develope Report Card for States
Government Needs to Act on Epidemic of Youth Suicide
NMHA Urges HHS Secretary Thompson to Increase Funding for Community Mental Health Services And Housing
Billions Could be Saved Through Increased Investment in Mental Health
 Being Prepared for Back-to-School Means More Than Supplies
U.S. Surgeon General Addresses Disparities in Mental Healthcare
Napoleon Beazley Faces Unjust Execution 
NMHA Lauds Rep. Kennedy’s Foundations for Learning Act
NMHA Welcomes Diverse Leadership to Board of Directors
NMHA Praises Bush for SAMHSA Pick
Depression Survey Reveals Dramatic Change in Public Opinion: Disease or State of Mind?
It’s Time to Pass the Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2001
NMHA Lauds Senate Passage of Patients’ Rights Bill
Legislative Leaders Named National Award Winners for Mental Health Advocacy
Barriers to Diagnoses for Common Mental Illnesses Could Prolong Suffering, According to New National Survey
Four Teens Win NMHA Medals of Excellence for Raising Awareness about Childhood Mental Disorders
Fifteen Journalists Win NMHA Mental Health Media Awards
NMHA to Honor Dr. Alvin Poussaint with Into The Light Award
Mental Health Advocates Honored for Professional and Volunteer Service
NMHA Presents Highest Honor to Consumer Advocate
Mental Health Association Honored for SafeTeam Program
NMHA Honors Advocate for Children’s Mental Health
NMHA Assembles Mental Health Leaders and Advocates in Washington, DC
NMHA Expresses Deep Concern over Justice Scalia’s Dissenting Opinion on ADA Ruling
Childhood Depression Awareness Day Is May 8
Millions of Americans Contemplate Suicide
Kevin Dwyer Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
NMHA Urges Congress to Protect Mental Health
NMHA Identifies State-of-the-Art Program for Supported Education
NMHA Supports Medicare Mental Health Reform
NMHA Announces Position on Death Penalty
NMHA Statement on the Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2001
National Mental Health Association Launches New Nationwide Campaign for Children’s Mental Health
Mental Health Month Planning Guides Available
NMHA Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Limit the American Disabilities Act
NMHA Begins Internet Initiative on Mental Illness
NMHA Statement on the Family Opportunity Act
XFL’S Memphis Maniax Demeans Millions of Americans with Mental Illness
Poor Mental Health Treatment in Prisons Leads to Death
NMHA Statement on Bush New Freedome Initiative
New Guides Help Citizens Advocate for Improved Mental Health Services
Helmke Joins The National Mental Health Association
NMHA Calls for Action on Surgeon General's Children's Mental Health Report
NMHA Releases Call for Presentations
NMHA Named Top Charitable Organization
Campaign 2000: Bush and Gore Staff Debate Disability Policy
Presidential Candidates Express Positions On Issues Of Concern To People With Mental Illness
Most Americans Underestimate the Number of Children with Mental Health Problems
Congressional Breakfast to Address Depression in Minority Communities
National Depression Screening Day is October 5
Statement on the Criminalization of Mental Illness
Statement on the Younger American's Act
Statement On Children’s Mental Health Policy
NMHA Expands Expertise with New Staff
Georgia Plans Unjust Execution of Alexander Williams This Week
NMHA Expands Policy Staff
NMHA Releases Policies on Key Mental Health Issues
Mental Health Leaders Join NMHA’s Board
In Texas, Another Execution of a Convict with Mental Illness
"An International Response to Stigma in Entertainment"
National Survey Shows Americans with Depression or GAD Want Greater Physician Involvement in Their Mental Health
Statement to the Media: Children and Medications
Statement to the Media: NMHA Statement on Treatment for Veterans with Mental Illness/Substance Abuse Disorders
Report from GAO, Surgeon General Show Necessity of Real Parity Laws
NMHA Survey: Negative Media Images of People with Mental Illness
National Satellite Conference Focuses on Putting the Surgeon General’s Report into Action
Teens Speak Out on Depression and Suicide
NMHA Announces Mental Health Events
Study Uncovers Need for Clear and Comprehensive Benefit Materials
NMHA Assembles Mental Health Leaders and Advocates in Washington, DC
Ten Local Mental Health Organizations to Receive $5,000 Grants
Kentucky Legislature Passes Full Mental Health Parity Bill
“Prozac Backlash” Represents a Step Back in Mental Health Treatment
NMHA Calls Wonderland Damaging and Hurtful
Children's Mental Health, Long Neglected, Wins White House Attention
Statement on Community-Based Services From the National Mental Health Association
Texas and Virginia Start New Year with Unjust Executions
Surgeon General's Report Should Influence Policies
Background for the Surgeon General's Report
NMHA Names Lead Staff for Violence Prevention Center
Smart Money Magazine Names NMHA Top Health Charity
Statement on Today's Oklahoma School Shooting
NMHA Statement on the "Give a Kid a Chance Omnibus Mental Health Services Act of 1999"
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999
House Approves Historic Federal Mental Health Appropriations
NMHA Sponsors Prevention Conference
Statement from Michael M. Faenza, President and CEO on The Ticket to Work And Work Incentives Improvement Act Of 1999