NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred over the weekend in Texas and Ohio. These mass shootings are far too common and impact every corner of our nation. Every time we experience a tragedy like this, people with mental illness are drawn into the conversation. The more »
Read MoreWe just received this breaking news update from our friends at MHAS (Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc.) “Our agency, Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. (MHAS), which partners with Friends In Deed on the monthly Pasadena legal clinic, received a grant in 2018 from the California State Bar to study the challenges to housing individuals with mental health disabilities in more »
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Read MorePeople with serious mental illness are two-times more likely to be readmitted within 30-days of discharge for a hospitalization for medical or surgical reasons compared to individuals without a mental illness, according to new research published earlier this month. As has been previously reported, people suffering from the most severe psychiatric disorders have significantly higher rates more »
Read MoreLos Angeles NAMI members, I NEED YOUR HELP providing feedback to the LA county and federal government about how HIPAA regulations are working in the real world and how they can improve them! Over the years, every one of us has encountered HIPAA — with experiences good, bad, and in between. The US Department of Health & more »
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