Current, Relevant, and Noteworthy:

informative writings on mental illness

A project of the NAMI Glendale Advocacy Team  05/23/2019

My patient was homeless. I knew she was going to die, but my hands were tied

It’s time to end the callous policy of inmate Medicaid exclusion

There’s a Mental Health Crisis Among Florida’s Kids

NAMHC (NIMH) To Discuss Strategic Plans & Prospective Funding Initiatives

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from NAMI California: California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of Dr. Tom Insel to the newly created position of “Mental Health Czar” for California. Jessica Cruz, NAMI California Chief Executive Officer said: “Having a key statewide leader in a position reimagine the behavioral health delivery system, with families and individuals living with mental illness driving the conversation will make our entire state stronger and give severe mental illness the focus it deserves in California at the local, regional and statewide levels.” Thomas Read More

We Rise — hosted by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health — is open to the public through Memorial Day with special daily programs as well as gallery tours, art making, music and films.

Upcoming events in We Rise’s evolving schedule include:

From Survive to Thrive with Metta World Peace (Tonight at 8 p.m.) – An engaging discussion with former Lakers player Metta World Peace, who shares his Read More

Current, Relevant, and Noteworthy Writings on Mental Illness

05/22/2019

A  NAMI Glendale Advocacy Team  Project

The Broken System of Care

Sacramento homeless shelter cost $5 million. How many people did it get off the streets?

Two more patients arrested amid growing concerns about violence against Baton Rouge medical workers

Solitary confinement worsens mental illness. A Texas prison program meant to help can feel just as isolating.

Judge rules Alabama prisons Read More