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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

Webmaster February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Blog, NAMI WLA Community, Resources No Comments Read more

Maintaining Mental Health During the Holidays (and a Pandemic)

The holidays can be a joy-filled season, but they can be challenging for those impacted by mental illness. A NAMI study showed that 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. “For many people the holiday season

Webmaster November 30, 2020December 15, 2020 Blog, Resources Read more

Suicide Prevention Month 2020

For Suicide Prevention Month, please check out our guide to suicide prevention. If suicide has impacted your life, consider answering NAMI California’s Community Voices questions: Is there support or advice that someone offered to you that helped? How has the

Stef McDonald September 2, 2020December 15, 2020 News, Resources, Uncategorized Read more

Event: How to Prevent Social Isolation Stemming from the “New” Normal with School Procedure

On Thursday, August 27, our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, and Outreach Coordinator, Elizabeth Stephens, will be speaking on the “How to Prevent Social Isolation Stemming from the ‘New’ Normal with School Procedure” panel by Harvard in Tech and COVID

Webmaster August 24, 2020December 15, 2020 News, Resources Read more

Mental Health in African American Communities: Challenges, Resources, Community Voices

While all of our communities face mental health challenges, African American communities often deal with more stigma and discrimination, and can receive compromised care. Challenges What happens at the intersection of mental health and one’s experience as a member of

Webmaster June 11, 2020February 1, 2021 Resources Read more

What You Can Do to Support the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Loved Ones

Those we care about in the LGBTQ+ community — friends, family members, colleagues, and neighbors — must confront stigma and prejudice based on their sexual orientation or gender identity while also dealing with the societal bias against mental health conditions.

Stef McDonald June 9, 2020December 16, 2020 Resources Read more

Tips for Working at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maintain a schedule and designate working time and life time.  During office hours, you work; during break time, you live. When you do this, it helps you from being distracted by regular life matters when you’re supposed to be working.

Stef McDonald April 29, 2020December 16, 2020 Blog, Resources Read more

Statement from Executive Director Erin Raftery Ryan on COVID-19

Statement from Executive Director Erin Raftery Ryan on COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis is something we are experiencing together as a community, and we are working hard to make sure we can continue to provide our members and community with support during this difficult and uncertain time.

Webmaster March 23, 2020December 15, 2020 Resources Read more

Ways to Stay Connected During the COVID-19 Crisis

Ways to Stay Connected During the COVID-19 Crisis

Ideas for how to stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis.

Stef McDonald March 17, 2020December 15, 2020 Articles, Blog, Resources Read more
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