The November 2021 speaker for our Janis Black Warner Speaker Series is Rabbi Nicole Guzik, who will discuss mental health in faith communities and how to manage stress during the holiday season. Rabbi Guzik has served as a rabbi at
How to Maintain Mental Health During the Holiday Season
The holidays can be a joy-filled season, but they can also be challenging and stressful, especially for those impacted by mental illness. A recent NAMI study showed that 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. “For
How to Manage Pandemic Stress and FONO (Fear of Normal)
After more than a year, COVID-19 infections rates are down and the number of those vaccinated continues to rise. Things are starting to open up. Back to normal was something we all dreamed about, month after month. And now? For
Win for Mental Health Education in California
Good news for youth mental health, with Governor Newsom signing Senate Bill 224 into law. The bill from California State Senator Anthony Portantino was co-sponsored by NAMI California and will provide millions of California students with age-appropriate mental health education
#FreeYourMe Social Media Campaign
For World Mental Health Day (October 10), we are launching the #FreeYourMe social media campaign to end mental health stigma and advocate for more mental health education. “FREE YOUR METM is a call to action for people to get help for
Mental Illness Awareness Week 2021
Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, NAMI
Introducing Homefront Classes
We’re excited to announce that we will begin offering the NAMI Homefront class for our community in November! NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session program for family, friends, and significant others of military service members and veterans. The class helps
20th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks
NAMI released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. in advance of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: “This week, we solemnly remember the thousands we lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and we offer our lasting
Suicide Prevention Month 2021
Suicide is a public health crisis. Consider these facts: 75% of all people who die by suicide are male. Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are nearly 4x more likely to die by suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause
Words Matter: Say This (Not This) About Mental Health
Words matter. Language we use in our verbal and written communications can be supportive or hurtful to those impacted by mental health conditions. A few simple changes to the way we communicate can support those living with mental health conditions