NAMI opposes public policies and laws that ban, limit or criminalize access to clinically appropriate gender-affirming care. Why We Care NAMI believes that no one should be subject to practices that can cause or worsen mental health symptoms. NAMI represents the
Pride Month 2023: Celebrating and Supporting the LBGTQ+ Community
Every June, we celebrate Pride Month and provide information on mental health and support for our LGBTQI+ communities. We join fellow NAMI affiliates in accentuating our commitment to unconditional support for the LGBTQ+ community, calling for increased awareness and action
May 2023 Virtual Event with Jared Bendifallah
Mental Health Month 2023
Each year we join other organizations in raising our voices for Mental Health Awareness Month. While we raise awareness and make efforts to end mental health stigma every day, we recognize that we still have a long way to go
Supporting the Mental Health of People Who Have Been Recently Diagnosed With Cancer
Getting a cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Upon receiving the news, you can feel bouts of emotions, leading to anxiety and depression, which should not be the case. Questions can go through your head constantly after diagnosis. You might be at
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
Save the Date – NAMI Westside LA’s 2023 Gala
Join us for our Mental Health Gala on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Pacific Design Center. Check back here for more details!
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!
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
Sharon Dunas – Mental Health Clinical Advocate
Family Resources Available for NAMI Westside LA Members Who Have Loved Ones Living with Mental Health Conditions. Get one-on-one consultations with NAMI WLA Mental Health Clinical Advocate.
