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Creating A Space Of Joy In The Midst Of Trauma And Establishing New Boundaries For Mental Health
[TW: PTSD, Abuse, Mental Illness, Trigger Month] There’s a reason Bill and I were married in October. It gave me something to look forward to and to celebrate. A joy to embrace going forward in the future. A happy space in the middle of traumatic memories to hug. October is an incredibly difficult month for…
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Gigi Crowder talks mental health in the time of COVID-19 and racial injustice
All of Gigi Crowder’s professional life prepared her to meet the the mental health challenges Americans face right now, with the coronavirus pandemic causing high levels of anxiety and depression and the killings of Black people raising despair about racial injustice and police brutality. Crowder is the executive director of the Contra Costa chapter of…
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NAMI Names New CEO: Daniel H. Gillison Jr.,Takes Reins Of Largest Grassroots Mental Health Org. – Pete Earley
(12-18-19) Daniel H. Gillison Jr., has been named Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest and wealthiest grassroots mental health organization. His selection was announced today at 2 p.m., shortly after the national staff was informed. He takes the reins from Angela Kimball, who became acting CEO after the…
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5 Ways You Can Support Veterans’ Mental Health | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Due to the challenging lifestyle inherent to military life, veterans often experience mental health challenges such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury or depression. Here are a few ways you can help give back to them for their service. Source: 5 Ways You Can Support Veterans’ Mental Health | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Things Not to Say to a Parent of a Child with Mental Illness | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
As a parent who survived my son’s high-school years, while balancing care for his mental illness, I wanted to share some especially damaging comments that I heard from other parents, family members and school staff. If you hear any of these, I hope you know that your willingness to stand up for your child matters.…
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Techniques to Spot Childhood Depression | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Spotting childhood depression can be challenging, but with careful observation, we can identify symptoms and get children the help they need. Source: Techniques to Spot Childhood Depression | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Education for Parents & Caregivers available 24/7 with NAMI Basics OnDemand
Check out NAMI’s Basic OnDemand classes. Register online: https://www.nami.org/Videos/NAMI-Basics-OnDemand NAMI Releases First Free Online Class For Parents Of Children With Mental Illness NAMI Basics OnDemand Adapts In-Person Course to Reach Nationwide Audience Oct 01 2019 Arlington, VA– The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today announced the release of a free online education course, NAMI Basics…
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