Here is a sampling of recent articles and blogs that deal with topics related to mental illness. The University of Michigan Depression Center is now named the Eisenberg Family Depression Center, in recognition of their $30 million in giving. The gift will enhance capacity for scientific advances to improve knowledge and patient care. U-M DepressionContinue reading In the News
A team from NAMI WC was invited recently by Ypsilanti Community Schools to speak about mental health (ETS type presentation). Check it out here on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NAMIWashtenaw/posts/4574584295902441 ***** If you missed seeing our Executive Director, Judy Gardner, as a panelist on the S.M.A.C. Productions mental health live stream, you can view it throughContinue reading Recent Events
By Linda Koopmann On March 27, 2021, seventy-six members, friends, and associates of NAMI Washtenaw County (NAMI WC) gathered together to celebrate NAMI WC’s accomplishments in 2020, review plans for 2021, and elect three new board members. The individuals officially added as members of the board were Lisa Fabian, Patricia A. Streeter, and Gizem Yagci.Continue reading NAMI WC Annual Meeting Recap
By Michelle I understand that most of us have read a plethora of articles around the Meghan Markle interview. It would be easy to speak of the drama and anticipation of the event, but I wanted to write through the lens of accessibility. What I concluded from Meghan’s interview with Oprah had little to doContinue reading A Personal Story – We’re the Same
By Michelle Arnwine Frias We all imagined that in 2020 we would live our lives with reckless abandon, but to our dismay, we soon realized our habits would have to reflect the opposite. So, I slowed down my daily process, paid a little bit more attention to my daily routine, and assessed reality. I workContinue reading Connections
Nick’s Story I’m originally from California and am now a junior at the University of Michigan (U of M) studying Psychology and Neuroscience. Outside of school, I love to go on runs, spend time with my friends, and try out new coffee shops! Currently, I am on the executive board for Wolverine Support Network andContinue reading Young Adult Personal Stories Series
Online Support Groups Parents Together – Every Monday from 7-8:30 pm on Zoom – This mental health support group is for parents of children aged 12 to 25 who have contemplated or attempted suicide. Rather than struggle alone with how to get help for your child and yourself, join this group and share effective strategies withContinue reading We’re Online!
Dear NAMI Washtenaw County friends: The health and safety of our participants, volunteers, staff, and community is our number one priority. Accordingly, we have been closely monitoring information and developments regarding the Covid-19 coronavirus. Based on extensive consideration of current public health recommendations and programming options, we have made the very difficult decision to suspendContinue reading A Letter From the NAMI WC Executive Director Regarding Educational Programs & Support Groups
As last-minute preparations were underway for the 2020 Advocacy Gala, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washtenaw County was recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the group’s lasting commitment to supporting mental health in the community. “It was entered into the Congressional Record” on Feb. 21, 2020, said U.S.Continue reading U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell Recognizes NAMI Washtenaw County in Congressional Commendation
Advocacy for the concerns of ordinary people is a theme that runs throughout the college and professional career of Dr. Abdul El Sayed. Physician, epidemiologist, public health expert and activist, Dr. El Sayed is now a resident fellow at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics and will be the keynote speaker at NAMI Washtenaw’sContinue reading A Conversation With Dr. Abdul El Sayed
