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Author: Stef McDonald

Mental Health and Heart Health

For Heart Month each February, we shine a spotlight on ways to maintain heart health. One of the ways we can take care of our hearts is to take care of our mental health. Heart disease is the leading cause

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Statement on Monterey Park Mass Shooting

We are heartbroken by the mass murder in Monterey Park. Regardless of motive, the tragedy has shocked our community, including AAPI community members who have already faced increased racism and discrimination. NAMI sees gun violence as a national public health

Stef McDonald January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 News No Comments Read more

NAMI Statement on California Shootings and Crisis Deaths

NAMI released the following statement on the recent California tragedies involving gun violence and deaths of community members who were experiencing mental health crises. ARLINGTON, VA. January 26, 2023 – On the heels of recent high-profile and tragic events, the National

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Holiday Gift Ideas

Our team came up with a few holiday gift ideas that can help maintain good mental health and promote self-care. These are gifts we like to give (or receive!). Note about shopping: we like to support local vendors whenever possible!

Stef McDonald December 8, 2022December 15, 2022 Blog, Tips No Comments Read more

NAMI’s State Legislative Report on Mental Health Policy for 2020-2021

NAMI’s State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2020-2021) reveals that mental health was front and center in states’ policymaking in 2020 and 2021, following a trend in recent years that was accelerated by concerns related to the

Stef McDonald January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Policy No Comments Read more

Special Janis Black Warner Speaker Series with NAMI’s Dr. Ken Duckworth

Our special Janis Black Warner Speaker Series event this month is in-person! Register for our Monday, December 12, 7 to 9 pm, event to celebrate NAMI’s first book, with its author, NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Duckworth at Beverly

Stef McDonald December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Blog, Events, Speaker Series 2 Comments Read more

Voting for Mental Health

We’re coming up on another Election Day on Tuesday, November 8. Join us in ensuring that our community members #Vote4MentalHealth! Why vote for mental health? The people we elect at all levels of government make decisions that impact the availability

Stef McDonald October 3, 2022October 17, 2022 Campaigns, Community Outreach, Take Action No Comments Read more

Peer Perspective: Open Forum with NAMI WLA Mental Health Advocates

Join us for a virtual event: Peer Perspective: Open Forum with NAMI WLA mental health advocates Garrett Shaw and Fran Reicherter. Garret is one of our Peer-to-Peer class teachers and Fran is one of our Ending the Silence presenters. Register

Stef McDonald September 28, 2022October 4, 2022 Blog, Events 2 Comments Read more

Mental Illness Awareness Week 2022

In October, we mark Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 2-8), which was established by NAMI in 1990 to educate and increase awareness about mental illness (now we use the terms mental health and mental illness interchangeably to describe the conditions

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Suicide Prevention Month 2022

Each September, we mark Suicide Prevention Month and join the health community in opening up discussions and sharing information and resources about suicide prevention. Thoughts of suicide can be frightening. But by reaching out for help or checking in with

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