NAMI Maryland

03/18/2025

NAMI Maryland has a podcast!
Join us as we launch this new series in a live virtual event! "You, Me and My Mental Illness," is a podcast project sponsored by NAMI Maryland that explores what it's like to live with a serious mental illness - and how it reshapes relationships.
The podcast kicks off on Thursday, March 27, with Episode One followed by Q&A with podcast creator and journalist Mary Rose Madden.
Use the QR code below or go to tinyurl.com/NAMIMDPodcastLaunch to register.

02/25/2025

02/24/2025

ACTION ALERT!
We need more access to mental health care, not less. Proposals to cut Medicaid funding would leave people without mental health care. Take action: https://nami.quorum.us/campaign/111192

02/24/2025

URGENT ACTION ALERT!
We need MORE access to mental health care, not less. Proposals by Congress TODAY to cut Medicaid funding would leave people without mental health care. Take action NOW and click the link to let your Congress members know we need them to https://nami.quorum.us/campaign/111192

02/24/2025

ACTION ALERT!
Right NOW, Congress is considering devastating cuts to Medicaid funding that would put mental health care at risk for millions. If these cuts happen, it would be more difficult for many people in Maryland to maintain access to mental health care. Tell Congress NO on cuts to Medicaid: https://nami.quorum.us/campaign/111192

02/22/2025

ACTION ALERT!
It's time to talk "fail first" protocols! What are they? They're the policies some insurance companies use to require someone to "fail first" on a less expensive medication before agreeing to cover more costly but effective medicines. This stops patients from accessing adequate treatment for their mental health conditions in a timely manner.

Last year, our proposed bill opposing "fail first" protocols almost passed. Help us cross the finish line this year and prevent health insurance companies from denying people the medication they need, when they need it! Click the link below and use the pre-filled form to let your legislators know we need them to prevent certain state and private insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations from using fail-first protocols! tinyurl.com/FailFirstAction

In a year with a significant state budget shortfall, we've included bill language that states if prohibiting fail first protocols makes our Medicaid costs exceed $2,000,000 in any fiscal year, the bill is considered null and void. This is important for thousands of Marylanders. Contact your senator today!

02/15/2025

ADVOCACY ALERT!
It’s time to act! Let’s let our state legislators know that maintaining the state’s existing funding for mental health services is essential for the millions of Marylanders impacted by mental illness. Use the link below and take just one minute to tell them to:

· Fully fund the 988 Lifeline Trust Fund for FY26 and
· Oppose the proposed $90 million annual reduction to school mental health funding.

NAMI Maryland believes that easily accessible, comprehensive services and supports that address early intervention, recovery, and support should be available to all. Let’s advocate to protect this critical funding! Use the link below and take ONE MINUTE to let your legislators know you support these NAMI Maryland priorities.
tinyurl.com/ProtectMHFunding2025

02/12/2025

Sometimes means taking a break to be a big kid, so go outside, get some fresh air and stretch your legs... and arms! Snow days can still be fun for adults, too.

01/30/2025

Last week our co-founders had an amazing time at NAMI Maryland’s event, Inside My Head, a musical written and directed by Zak Sandler. Zak’s autobiographical performance explores his personal journey with bipolar disorder. What an amazing way to build awareness and reduce stigma around complex mental health diagnoses. We were so honored to attend and meet Zak in person!

01/28/2025

01/24/2025

What an incredible night! Thank you to everyone who came to this SOLD-OUT show "Inside My Head: The Musical," written and performed by Zak Sandler at the The Clarice's Gildenhorn Recital Hall at the University of Maryland, College Park. This groundbreaking, one-night-only production took each of us on a personal journey to examine the deepest, most vulnerable parts of ourselves-—the ones we may not want others to see—and revealed how we can move from shame and denial to self-love and acceptance.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and thank you to our amazing sponsors: University of Maryland Medical System Neurocrine Biosciences The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA Women's Law Center of Maryland Behavioral Health System BaltimoreAffiliated Santé Group Centurion Health Centric Business Systems - powered by UBEO Dr. Stuart Varon Barnes & Thornburg LLP Strategic Factory Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra, LLC National Association of Pediatric Nurse PractitionersSam's Club AARP Maryland

01/20/2025

As we observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the presidential inauguration of Donald J. Trump, we are reminded that we must work together in periods of transition to maintain the rights we all deserve as people impacted by mental illness, and always have hope for a better future for all.

01/17/2025

Thank you to The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA for being a Curator Sponsor for Inside My Head: The Musical! Your commitment to improving in Maryland and supporting education and awareness shines through as our Curator Sponsor and we cannot thank you enough.

Are you living with depression? A non-smoker aged 18-60?
You may qualify for Dr. Janes' research discovering the links between ni****ne use & mental illness. Three visits include medical exams, MRIs, questionnaires & wearing a ni****ne patch. Located in Baltimore. Pays up to $600. Call 800-535-8254 or click here to learn more https://researchstudies.nida.nih.gov/922d

Space is running low, so don't forget to reserve your tickets for Inside My Head at: https://namimd.org/inside-my-head-the-musical/