What are the Issues?

NAMI's State Action Agenda

This agenda outlines nine policy objectives and positions that support our goal of ensuring that people living with mental illness receive the treatment and supports they need to lead full and satisfying lives as valued members of the community.  Use this information as a way to learn about the key issues surrounding mental health care. 

Help NAMI Maryland speak out for those affected by mental illness. Learn more about the issues below to let your elected officials know where you stand.

• Fast Facts About Mental Illness Coverage of Care
• Children and Adolescents
• Criminal Justice
• Homelessness
• Hospitals
• Pharmaceutical Issues
• Participating in Research
• Stigma
• Suicide
• Treatment
• Unemployment
• Mental Health Parity
• Information on Health Care Exchanges