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nami.org | June 2nd, 2026 New work reporting requirement rule could result in massive Medicaid coverage losses for the mental health community Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) expressed strong concerns about new rules released yesterday on Medicaid community engagement (work reporting) requirements, as required in legislation passed by C...

By Elizabeth Marconi | nami.org | June 2, 2026 From struggle to stability Looking back, I displayed symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from a young age. However, like many, I was not properly diagnosed until much later. Life with OCD can feel exhausting. When my symptoms were a...

oregonstate.edu | news-medical.net University students who aren’t always enthused about walking across campus for class can take heart in new research that suggests lots of daily steps translates to improved mental health and better sleep. The study by scientists in the Oregon State University College of Liberal Arts was published in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Their ...

By Sophie Petta, NAMI Wisconsin Youth Advisory Council Member June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and support people who are part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) community. While Pride Month is often associated with celebration, joy, and self-expression, it is very important to recognize the mental health challenges ...

The Wisconsin Crisis Intervention Team (“CIT”) Program, which is overseen by NAMI Wisconsin, has been awarded Platinum Level Certification through CIT International. A Platinum level program is one that has incorporated the best practices of CIT and is recognized as a leading program. A CIT Program is a community partnership of law enforcement, behavioral healthcare ...