On Inauguration Day, NAMI Calls for Addressing Mental Health: the Silent Epidemic within the Pandemic
We are in the midst of alarming mental health, substance use and suicide challenges that are taxing an already fragmented system of care.
- We are in the midst of alarming mental health, substance use and suicide challenges that are taxing an already fragmented system of care.
- Last week, President Biden announced the American Rescue Plan, which includes significant investments that would help people with mental health conditions.
- The plan calls for an additional $4 billion to help people access mental health and substance use care.
- To further address the growing mental health epidemic within the pandemic, NAMI urges the Biden administration to prioritize a cross-agency effort to help people get on the path to recovery.