By Maraisa Glass Every Pride Month, we recognize and celebrate the LGBTQI community in all its glory, bringing forth a sense of community, belonging, diversity, and inclusion to the forefront of American culture. While commemorating the LGBTQI community and focusing
Pride Month 2021
Join us for the Janis Black Warner Speaker Series on Wednesday, June 2, at 7 pm for a panel discussion to celebrate Pride Month. NAMI WLA’s Operations/Outreach Coordinator, Elizabeth Stephens, will moderate a panel discussion on mental health support for
CalHOPE Pandemic Support Services
We are here for you. We have CalHOPE warmlines to help those impacted by the pandemic. You will be connected to counselors who will listen with compassion and without judgment, and refer you to support resources. English: 424-293-0643 Spanish/En español:
Self-Care with Britt Turpack at NAMI CA’s Youth Sympsoium
NAMI WLA’s Britt Turpack lead a self-care wellness session during NAMI California’s Youth Symposium.
Janis Black Warner Speaker Series for May 2021: “Update on Antipsychotic Medications”
Our Janis Black Warner Speaker Series for May 2021: “Update on Antipsychotic Medications.” Our guest speakers: Dr. Stephen R. Marder of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience at UCLA, an Attending Psychiatrist at UCLA’s Psychosis Clinic; one of Dr. Marder’s patients,
The Music Never Stopped
One of the many blessings of being Program Director for NAMI Westside LA is the opportunity to speak directly to middle and high school students about the importance of prioritizing their mental health. I’ve been able to do this over
Getting Good Sleep to Maintain Mental Health
Adults generally need between seven and nine hours of sleep. About 1 in 3 people in the U.S. report difficulty sleeping at least one night per week. Insomnia is caused by difficulty falling or staying asleep, or waking up too early in the morning. Sleep
Mental Health in the Age of Online Learning
By Ryder Davis Nearly one year ago, schools across the United States, and the world over, transitioned to online learning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the ensuing months and semesters, a growing number of students have faced
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2021
Each year the mental health community comes together to put a spotlight on eating disorders for National Eating Disorders Awareness Month. Now more than ever, we need to make sure we address and treat those affected. The National Eating Disorders
Psychology Today Post on Mental Health Crisis Preparation
One of our board members, Sarah Haufrect, wrote a post for Psychology today about taking our NAMI Westside LA Family-to-Family class and learning how a one-page summary of your loved one’s health history can prepare you for a crisis and