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U of Minnesota's Family Psychoeduction Online Series
NAMI MN board member Judith Bemis is author of a new book, The Power of Acceptance -- Finding Peace from Anxiety and Panic Attacks.
NAMIWalks Minnesota 2008 was a gigantic success! Over $232,000 has been raised and contributions will be taken through Nov. 27. It was a spectacular anti-stigma event, with over 1,500 people joining together for a great cause. Many more walk photos have now been posted, click here.
Feature: "NAMIWalks Experience Fast-Forwards Recovery"
Open Door Anxiety and Panic Support Groups: This NAMI MN support program teaches effective strategies in anxiety management and promotes better understanding of anxiety disorders. Download Brochure.
"Coming Home: Supporting Your Soldier", a DVD produced by NAMI Minnesota and TPT, will air several times in November. It is also available for purchase. Download Brochure.
NAMI Minnesota ads reach out to providers
Español - ¡Bienvenido a NAMI de Minnesota! Haz clic aquí para información, recursos y clases en español para conocer las enfermedades mentales y mejorar su calidad de vida.
NAMI Minnesota Wants to Share Your Story! Do you or a family member have a personal story that involves juvenile justice, seclusions and restraints, ARMHS, ACT teams, school-based mental health services, housing, employment or discharge planning? NAMI wants to interview you to enhance our advocacy this legislative session. Call Jerad at 651-645-2948, ext. 112.
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VICTORY: National Mental Health Parity Becomes Law! Historic bill is signed into law on Oct. 3.
What's Ahead with the New Parity Law?
For a summary of the new Parity law, click here.
2008 State Mental Health Advisory Council Report to the Governor released.
L. Read Sulik, Named New Asst. Commissioner for Chemical and Mental Health Services
New PTSD brochure produced by NAMI is now available
For a copy of Minnesota's Advance Psychiatric Directive and Health Care Directive, click here.
Minnesota's Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Initiative Report, click here.
NAMI MN awarded 3-year grant to build bridges between the mental health and criminal justice systems.
Public Policy Asst. Wanted - Temporary position
National Study: A Shortage of Public Hospital Beds for Persons with a Mental Illness
Grand Rapids Herald-Review - "No One Can Know: The Ripple Effect"
The National Wrap Around Initiative issued a report describing wrap around services for children and adolescents with mental health treatment needs.
New Information issued on MNCare.
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a good website for keeping up with mental health legislative issues at the federal level.
Get Current Information on Co-Occurring Disorders
Stay up-to-date on the most current research and practices.
Fact sheets on mental illness for GLBT persons and allies are now available on NAMI-MN's website.
Treating Mental Illness Saves Money Fact Sheet Now Available
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