The buzz for the Grammy Awards has faded, but I’m still thinking about Brandi Carlile, who won a few awards and brought the house down with her performance. I learned about her from a loved one several years ago, before
New Year’s Resolutions for 2019
We asked around the office about new year’s resolutions. A few: “More yoga, less drama,” “more dancing,” “more time in nature.” Then we put it to our Instagram followers. See our post for their comments, many of them inspiring! View
Thank You on #GivingTuesday and Every Day
After we shared a list of the reasons we are grateful this year, and asked our members and supporters to do the same. The responses have touched us and filled us with hope. As this is #GivingTuesday and it is
We Asked, You Answered: What Are You Grateful For?
After we shared a list of the reasons we are grateful this year, we asked our supporters to do the same. The responses have touched us and filled us with hope. “I am grateful for having my son alive and
Why We Were Grateful in 2018
How grateful are we? Let us count the ways. We had nearly 2000 participants at this year’s NAMIWalks, AKA the Los Angeles Make Waves in Mental Health fundraising walk, and we raised almost $500,000 for our programs! Nationwide, NAMI has
NAMIWalks Success in LA
What a great day! We had nearly 2000 participants at this year’s NAMIWalks, the Los Angeles “Make Waves in Mental Health” fundraising walk. We raised almost $500,000 for our programs, and NAMI nationwide took in $11.8 million. Thanks to all
WANTED: Team Captains and Donations for NAMI Walks
Acknowledging the Importance of Minority Mental Health Month
July is Minority Mental Health Month-it’s crucial to remember that mental illness doesn’t discriminate. Regardless of a person’s race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, mental illness affects the lives of 1 in 5 adults. Check-out the full story here By Kayla Sharpe
Mental Health Care for Veterans
Reimagining Mental Health as Brain Health Reimagining mental health as brain health could shift the negative attitudes many people have about mental illness and increase the willingness to get help among those who most need it. Wars are not over
Directing Change
Lights… Camera… Mental Health! West LA College and NAMI Westside LA are proud to host the DIRECTING CHANGE cinematic event. We will be screening videos produced by high school and college students throughout California as part of a contest